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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T297 TGAMOT history

T297 TGA is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,698 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T297 TGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T297 TGA was last recorded at 62,698 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,665 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
1,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,698 miles
  • 2025 – 62,665 miles
  • 2024 – 62,630 miles
  • 2023 – 62,461 miles
  • 2021 – 62,371 miles
  • 2020 – 61,551 miles
  • 2019 – 60,892 miles
  • 2017 – 60,549 miles
  • 2016 – 60,219 miles
  • 2015 – 59,431 miles
  • 2014 – 58,553 miles
  • 2013 – 57,649 miles
  • 2012 – 56,967 miles
  • 2011 – 55,641 miles
  • 2010 – 49,586 miles
  • 2009 – 43,194 miles
  • 2008 – 41,497 miles
  • 2007 – 38,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,698 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,698 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,698 miles
    Test number
    704780554143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,665 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,665 miles
    Test number
    921925974381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,660 miles (+30)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    242016350560
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. Pass62,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,630 miles
    Test number
    824201614949
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake lever slightly long travel
  5. Fail62,626 miles (+165)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,626 miles
    Test number
    889137484497
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake lever slightly long travel
  6. Pass62,461 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,461 miles
    Test number
    139845541767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,371 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    518113617076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,551 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,551 miles
    Test number
    346462191035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,892 miles
    Test number
    874133763075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,887 miles (+338)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,887 miles
    Test number
    107171719778
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  11. Pass60,549 miles (+330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,549 miles
    Test number
    441179357063
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass60,219 miles (+788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,219 miles
    Test number
    728164874926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass59,431 miles (+878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,431 miles
    Test number
    528141554515
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight play on n/s front inner steering arm joint.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass58,553 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,553 miles
    Test number
    448494914324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,649 miles (+682)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,649 miles
    Test number
    956008913360
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass56,967 miles (+1,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,967 miles
    Test number
    486109712309
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Pass55,641 miles (+6,055)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,641 miles
    Test number
    499681291294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,586 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    470379810481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,256 miles
    Test number
    220464930057
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail45,256 miles (+2,062)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,256 miles
    Test number
    652113930088
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass43,194 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,194 miles
    Test number
    664272649004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,497 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,497 miles
    Test number
    451285318083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    943948217089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T297 TGA

Does T297 TGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T297 TGA is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T297 TGA?
The MOT on T297 TGA is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T297 TGA done?
T297 TGA was recorded at 62,698 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,215 miles a year.
Has T297 TGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T297 TGA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T297 TGA 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 T297 TGA find?
T297 TGA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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