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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T681 JCAMOT history

T681 JCA is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
105,018 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T681 JCA
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
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T681 JCA was last recorded at 105,018 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 1,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2016: 89,658 miles, lower than 97,460 miles on 1 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,764 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,254 miles
Average per year
2,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,018 miles
  • 2024 – 103,764 miles
  • 2023 – 102,320 miles
  • 2022 – 100,834 miles
  • 2021 – 99,219 miles
  • 2020 – 97,911 miles
  • 2019 – 95,784 miles
  • 2018 – 93,839 miles
  • 2017 – 91,849 miles
  • 2016 – 89,658 miles
  • 2015 – 97,460 miles
  • 2014 – 85,327 miles
  • 2013 – 82,674 miles
  • 2012 – 79,611 miles
  • 2011 – 75,329 miles
  • 2010 – 72,141 miles
  • 2009 – 68,454 miles
  • 2008 – 64,966 miles
  • 2007 – 61,184 miles
  • 2006 – 57,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,018 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,018 miles (+1,254)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,018 miles
    Test number
    400153377310
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,764 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,764 miles
    Test number
    883957597700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,320 miles
    Test number
    969365402121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail102,320 miles (+1,486)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,320 miles
    Test number
    512355281127
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,834 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,834 miles
    Test number
    683569486757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail100,831 miles (+1,612)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    675506032156
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,219 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,219 miles
    Test number
    399752341331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,911 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,911 miles
    Test number
    999282283732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,784 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,784 miles
    Test number
    788775340359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,839 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,839 miles
    Test number
    279008463445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,836 miles (+1,987)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,836 miles
    Test number
    646699516624
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass91,849 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,849 miles
    Test number
    400081543447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,842 miles (+2,184)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,842 miles
    Test number
    223196054462
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass89,658 miles (-7,802)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,658 miles
    Test number
    488796878522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,460 miles
    Test number
    928082855119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,460 miles (+12,133)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,460 miles
    Test number
    677328945173
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass85,327 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,327 miles
    Test number
    276107044438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,674 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,674 miles
    Test number
    887741743155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,611 miles
    Test number
    596909952110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,611 miles (+4,282)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,611 miles
    Test number
    158905142122
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass75,329 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,329 miles
    Test number
    957876741165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    212924350134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,141 miles (+3,687)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    401034150185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass68,454 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,454 miles
    Test number
    260171749108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,966 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,966 miles
    Test number
    960015958131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,184 miles (+3,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    523820457116
    • 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)

  27. Pass57,398 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,398 miles
    Test number
    260867756401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,402 miles
    Test number
    414468686043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T681 JCA

Does T681 JCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T681 JCA expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T681 JCA?
The MOT on T681 JCA expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T681 JCA done?
T681 JCA was recorded at 105,018 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 2,560 miles a year.
Has T681 JCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T681 JCA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T681 JCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T681 JCA find?
T681 JCA failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 5 major defects: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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