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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,794 cc

S23 VNXMOT history

S23 VNX is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 19 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,128 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VNX was last recorded at 81,128 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,128 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,128 miles
  • 2025 – 80,632 miles
  • 2024 – 79,551 miles
  • 2023 – 78,967 miles
  • 2022 – 75,600 miles
  • 2021 – 74,040 miles
  • 2020 – 73,678 miles
  • 2018 – 73,209 miles
  • 2017 – 72,674 miles
  • 2016 – 72,274 miles
  • 2014 – 68,611 miles
  • 2013 – 67,183 miles
  • 2009 – 63,230 miles
  • 2008 – 63,219 miles
  • 2007 – 62,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,128 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS AND PADS HAVE COVERS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTIONRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEMLRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front and rear brake discs have covers fitted enabling inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,128 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    110529038247
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS AND PADS HAVE COVERS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,128 miles (+496)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    675063954966
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS AND PADS HAVE COVERS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,632 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,632 miles
    Test number
    647791426963
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS AND PADS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer weak but still clears windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,627 miles (+1,076)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    526551959481
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE DISCS AND PADS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION
    • AdvisoryEML
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer weak but still clears windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,551 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,551 miles
    Test number
    370081518489
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs have covers fitted enabling inspection

  6. Fail79,549 miles (+582)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,549 miles
    Test number
    558264435550
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs have covers fitted enabling inspection

  7. Pass78,967 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,967 miles
    Test number
    773225426141
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryWashers slightly misaligned

  8. Fail78,967 miles (+3,367)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,967 miles
    Test number
    749342877485
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too far to the left Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWashers slightly misaligned

  9. Pass75,600 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,600 miles
    Test number
    777019544004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail75,562 miles (+1,522)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,562 miles
    Test number
    686764096602
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass74,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,040 miles
    Test number
    104739715148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail74,040 miles (+362)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,040 miles
    Test number
    228542340910
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass73,678 miles (+469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    73,678 miles
    Test number
    119436452810
    • AdvisoryFront suspension showinig signs of corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass73,209 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    824963881199
    • AdvisoryNearside rear position lamp in poor condition 50 % not working

  15. Fail73,206 miles (+19)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,206 miles
    Test number
    959423983095
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear position lamp in poor condition 50 % not working

  16. Fail73,187 miles (+513)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    576261591769
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch modified
    • AdvisoryClutch slave pipe slight fouling on braket
    • AdvisoryFuel cap door tight to open
    • AdvisoryLong travel on handbrake

  17. Pass72,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,674 miles
    Test number
    736452461958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,674 miles (+400)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,674 miles
    Test number
    498446914786
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass72,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    158960692080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately cable tied to strut (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately cable tied to strut (3.6.A.3)

  20. Fail72,274 miles (+3,663)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    524611160149
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately cable tied to strut (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately cable tied to strut (3.6.A.3)

  21. Pass68,611 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,611 miles
    Test number
    956929364018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,183 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,183 miles
    Test number
    527426713058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,230 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,230 miles
    Test number
    393855749214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,227 miles (+8)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,227 miles
    Test number
    364842539284
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

  25. Pass63,219 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,219 miles
    Test number
    994462248064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    250614007199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,923 miles (+1)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    500524707158
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Fail62,922 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    702155497084
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S23 VNX

Does S23 VNX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 VNX is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 VNX?
The MOT on S23 VNX is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 VNX done?
S23 VNX was recorded at 81,128 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 941 miles a year.
Has S23 VNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VNX has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 VNX 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 S23 VNX find?
S23 VNX passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; all brake discs and pads have covers not allowing full inspection; eml, and 5 more.

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