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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T235 PDGMOT history

T235 PDG is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
143,714 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T235 PDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T235 PDG was last recorded at 143,714 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 8,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,598 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,116 miles
Average per year
6,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,714 miles
  • 2024 – 135,598 miles
  • 2023 – 125,474 miles
  • 2022 – 114,543 miles
  • 2021 – 101,137 miles
  • 2020 – 89,866 miles
  • 2019 – 85,559 miles
  • 2018 – 79,427 miles
  • 2017 – 71,385 miles
  • 2016 – 61,442 miles
  • 2015 – 57,562 miles
  • 2012 – 55,526 miles
  • 2011 – 51,302 miles
  • 2010 – 48,400 miles
  • 2009 – 42,994 miles
  • 2008 – 37,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,714 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,714 miles (+8,116)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,714 miles
    Test number
    354834100848
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass135,598 miles (+666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,598 miles
    Test number
    354077238919
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail134,932 miles (+9,458)4 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,932 miles
    Test number
    394220683283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass125,474 miles (+862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,474 miles
    Test number
    405936993396
    • 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))

  5. Fail124,612 miles (+10,069)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,612 miles
    Test number
    697317429978
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass114,543 miles (+176)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,543 miles
    Test number
    128279062410
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail114,367 miles (+13,230)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    502134755220
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,137 miles (+518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,137 miles
    Test number
    455735031678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,619 miles (+10,753)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,619 miles
    Test number
    569394437811
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flange on CAT. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,866 miles (+104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    203525091267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components

  11. Fail89,762 miles (+4,203)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,762 miles
    Test number
    756241959985
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components

  12. Pass85,559 miles (+6,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,559 miles
    Test number
    882782759253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass79,427 miles (+212)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,427 miles
    Test number
    403620221567
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour green (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail79,215 miles (+7,830)4 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,215 miles
    Test number
    237152236489
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front bolt nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour green (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass71,385 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,385 miles
    Test number
    812797674555
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  16. Fail71,355 miles (+9,913)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,355 miles
    Test number
    840306156214
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  17. Pass61,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,442 miles
    Test number
    963668549840
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly

  18. Fail61,442 miles (+3,880)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,442 miles
    Test number
    334079206888
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly

  19. Pass57,562 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    775734755103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.

  20. Fail57,561 miles (+2,035)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,561 miles
    Test number
    488932755155
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.
    • NoteSlight brake bind n/s/r.

  21. Pass55,526 miles (+4,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,526 miles
    Test number
    876194422188
    • NoteRear stabliser bar corroded

  22. Pass51,302 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,302 miles
    Test number
    489322471194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,400 miles (+5,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,400 miles
    Test number
    430191580182
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass42,994 miles (+5,612)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,994 miles
    Test number
    254873189197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    480479298151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T235 PDG

Does T235 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T235 PDG expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T235 PDG?
The MOT on T235 PDG expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T235 PDG done?
T235 PDG was recorded at 143,714 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 6,168 miles a year.
Has T235 PDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T235 PDG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T235 PDG 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 T235 PDG find?
T235 PDG failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured; offside front anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill, and 2 more.

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