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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L81 XBJMOT history

L81 XBJ is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,778 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 XBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 XBJ was last recorded at 67,778 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,641 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,778 miles
  • 2025 – 67,641 miles
  • 2024 – 67,455 miles
  • 2023 – 67,318 miles
  • 2022 – 67,210 miles
  • 2021 – 67,165 miles
  • 2020 – 67,099 miles
  • 2019 – 67,017 miles
  • 2018 – 66,906 miles
  • 2017 – 66,833 miles
  • 2016 – 66,726 miles
  • 2015 – 66,618 miles
  • 2014 – 66,496 miles
  • 2013 – 66,413 miles
  • 2012 – 66,334 miles
  • 2011 – 66,136 miles
  • 2010 – 65,987 miles
  • 2009 – 65,821 miles
  • 2008 – 65,693 miles
  • 2007 – 65,604 miles
  • 2006 – 65,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,778 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,778 miles
    Test number
    537618011976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass67,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    67,641 miles
    Test number
    904480656873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,641 miles (+186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,641 miles
    Test number
    478873827385
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass67,455 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,455 miles
    Test number
    199958854163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,318 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,318 miles
    Test number
    770794206127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,210 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    925695222664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail67,207 miles (+42)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,207 miles
    Test number
    728970617375
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass67,165 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    972824758862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,099 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,099 miles
    Test number
    610457279168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,017 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,017 miles
    Test number
    342186217343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,015 miles (+109)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,015 miles
    Test number
    472276783743
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass66,906 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,906 miles
    Test number
    200872915150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,833 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    935650780580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre splitting in treads - no cords showing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass66,726 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,726 miles
    Test number
    108597039378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking in treads and worn more on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass66,618 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    348972435465
    • NoteOffside front tyre perrished

  16. Fail66,591 miles (+95)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,591 miles
    Test number
    197233525207
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteShosck absorber boots split

  17. Pass66,496 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    669930624294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,413 miles
    Test number
    487541523276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,413 miles (+79)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,413 miles
    Test number
    557279213234
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass66,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,334 miles
    Test number
    268435392426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,334 miles (+198)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,334 miles
    Test number
    288915292178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

  22. Pass66,136 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    958196791168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail66,136 miles (+149)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    316083991163
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass65,987 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,987 miles
    Test number
    990900590157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,821 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    844296499113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,693 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,693 miles
    Test number
    180078098115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,604 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,604 miles
    Test number
    960018797115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass65,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,359 miles
    Test number
    964788696195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 XBJ

Does L81 XBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L81 XBJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L81 XBJ?
The MOT on L81 XBJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L81 XBJ done?
L81 XBJ was recorded at 67,778 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 120 miles a year.
Has L81 XBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 XBJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L81 XBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L81 XBJ find?
L81 XBJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened.

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