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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

S8 NEXMOT history

S8 NEX is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,456 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 NEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 NEX was last recorded at 88,456 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,456 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,456 miles
  • 2025 – 86,784 miles
  • 2024 – 84,676 miles
  • 2023 – 83,246 miles
  • 2022 – 80,746 miles
  • 2021 – 77,621 miles
  • 2020 – 72,484 miles
  • 2019 – 68,251 miles
  • 2018 – 64,750 miles
  • 2017 – 61,199 miles
  • 2016 – 56,992 miles
  • 2015 – 50,597 miles
  • 2014 – 45,721 miles
  • 2013 – 39,413 miles
  • 2012 – 33,186 miles
  • 2009 – 31,145 miles
  • 2008 – 28,369 miles
  • 2007 – 25,047 miles
  • 2006 – 21,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,456 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all overRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,456 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,456 miles
    Test number
    156675980285
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,456 miles (+1,672)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,456 miles
    Test number
    919663786153
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion all over
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,784 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    827662651634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,752 miles (+2,076)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,752 miles
    Test number
    908192327746
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass84,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    340077516795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,676 miles (+1,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    879708373099
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,246 miles (+2,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,246 miles
    Test number
    160074864170
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just works needs adjusting

  8. Pass80,746 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    250905539392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,670 miles (+3,049)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    249749548884
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass77,621 miles (+5,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,621 miles
    Test number
    594228205557
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,484 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,484 miles
    Test number
    552185674821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail72,482 miles (+4,231)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,482 miles
    Test number
    131500060868
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass68,251 miles (+3,501)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,251 miles
    Test number
    498233364585
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass64,750 miles (+3,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    336490646021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  15. Pass61,199 miles (+4,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,199 miles
    Test number
    562281708966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass56,992 miles (+6,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,992 miles
    Test number
    249563890927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass50,597 miles (+4,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    757322655109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass45,721 miles (+6,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    276093854433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass39,413 miles (+6,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,413 miles
    Test number
    198050353132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass33,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    436703162154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,186 miles (+2,041)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    936499042129
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is heavily cracked in tread pattern
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is heavily cracked in tread pattern

  22. Pass31,145 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,145 miles
    Test number
    390963759209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,125 miles (+2,756)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,125 miles
    Test number
    744798849213
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass28,369 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,369 miles
    Test number
    962550758254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,047 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,047 miles
    Test number
    224724047251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,961 miles
    Test number
    711026766231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 NEX

Does S8 NEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 NEX is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 NEX?
The MOT on S8 NEX is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 NEX done?
S8 NEX was recorded at 88,456 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
Has S8 NEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 NEX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 NEX 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 S8 NEX find?
S8 NEX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; general corrosion all over; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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