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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

N5 HFTMOT history

N5 HFT is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
143,432 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 HFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 HFT was last recorded at 143,432 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,409 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
3,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,432 miles
  • 2024 – 143,409 miles
  • 2023 – 142,265 miles
  • 2022 – 139,775 miles
  • 2019 – 139,764 miles
  • 2018 – 130,176 miles
  • 2017 – 130,114 miles
  • 2016 – 124,558 miles
  • 2015 – 118,199 miles
  • 2014 – 112,904 miles
  • 2013 – 106,352 miles
  • 2012 – 103,700 miles
  • 2011 – 100,150 miles
  • 2010 – 88,901 miles
  • 2009 – 83,375 miles
  • 2008 – 79,480 miles
  • 2007 – 74,448 miles
  • 2006 – 68,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,432 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,432 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,432 miles
    Test number
    613162551424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,409 miles (+1,144)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,409 miles
    Test number
    513137335184
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,265 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    142,265 miles
    Test number
    982719655996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,775 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    139,775 miles
    Test number
    201393625524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,764 miles
    Test number
    156629531583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,764 miles (+9,588)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,764 miles
    Test number
    202571042658
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,176 miles
    Test number
    478627560481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,176 miles (+62)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,176 miles
    Test number
    910609379808
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  9. Fail130,114 miles (+5,556)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,114 miles
    Test number
    637382055151
    • DangerousExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass124,558 miles (+6,359)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,558 miles
    Test number
    563502207875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,199 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,199 miles
    Test number
    279138515292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,186 miles (+5,282)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,186 miles
    Test number
    348550215281
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  13. Pass112,904 miles (+65)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,904 miles
    Test number
    319648654213
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to limits
    • NoteO/s/rear chassis braceing strap corroded

  14. Fail112,839 miles (+6,487)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,839 miles
    Test number
    779291954210
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to limits
    • NoteO/s/rear chassis braceing strap corroded

  15. Pass106,352 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,352 miles
    Test number
    139597503248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,700 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,700 miles
    Test number
    727050722282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,150 miles (+11,249)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,150 miles
    Test number
    448340011225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,901 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,901 miles
    Test number
    214235160415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,375 miles
    Test number
    433271879170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,375 miles (+3,895)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,375 miles
    Test number
    804110479163
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteOne of the stud's on the n/s/f shocker broken nut only held on by a couple of threds.

  21. Pass79,480 miles (+5,032)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,480 miles
    Test number
    622158858122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f suspension strut stud broke nut only just holdig stud.

  22. Pass74,448 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,448 miles
    Test number
    330725547143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    68,745 miles
    Test number
    421034946122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,745 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,745 miles
    Test number
    472064946143
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about N5 HFT

Does N5 HFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 HFT expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 HFT?
The MOT on N5 HFT expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 HFT done?
N5 HFT was recorded at 143,432 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
Has N5 HFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 HFT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on N5 HFT 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 N5 HFT find?
N5 HFT passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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