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Toyota MR2

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y899 DBAMOT history

Y899 DBA is a blue petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
113,115 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 DBA
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 DBA was last recorded at 113,115 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,084 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,115 miles
  • 2024 – 107,397 miles
  • 2023 – 102,293 miles
  • 2021 – 96,641 miles
  • 2020 – 95,963 miles
  • 2019 – 95,584 miles
  • 2018 – 95,398 miles
  • 2017 – 95,203 miles
  • 2016 – 94,958 miles
  • 2015 – 94,034 miles
  • 2014 – 92,644 miles
  • 2013 – 90,545 miles
  • 2012 – 85,576 miles
  • 2011 – 77,188 miles
  • 2010 – 64,439 miles
  • 2009 – 60,504 miles
  • 2008 – 55,370 miles
  • 2007 – 49,166 miles
  • 2006 – 43,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,115 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,115 miles (+31)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,115 miles
    Test number
    627889940511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,084 miles (+107)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,084 miles
    Test number
    846087078105
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail112,977 miles (+5,580)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,977 miles
    Test number
    312295736356
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass107,397 miles (+5,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,397 miles
    Test number
    850962318482
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear @ 2mm 245/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,293 miles (+5,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    365227345566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,641 miles (+678)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    557415621598
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dirt covers/bump stops defective/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass95,963 miles (+379)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,963 miles
    Test number
    645416940788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass95,584 miles (+186)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,584 miles
    Test number
    768818811239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake disc backing plates corroded

  9. Pass95,398 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,398 miles
    Test number
    108993176734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,392 miles (+189)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,392 miles
    Test number
    949677854087
    • DangerousBRAKE TEST SUSPENDED DUE TO BURST PIPE
    • DangerousBraking system leaking Steel brake pipe burst under load during test. Pipe from ABS to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe running along upper transmission tunnel to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe running along upper transmission tunnel to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from front to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass95,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    907579351307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  12. Fail95,203 miles (+245)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    716102790968
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Pass94,958 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    913015823679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    757257325025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail94,034 miles (+1,390)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    875457625018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass92,644 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,644 miles
    Test number
    355198404092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail92,643 miles (+2,098)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    498846904075
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass90,545 miles (+4,969)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    795781733048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass85,576 miles (+8,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,576 miles
    Test number
    696919072061
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  20. Pass77,188 miles (+12,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    228040181086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,439 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    504871670071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,504 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,504 miles
    Test number
    172810099429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,370 miles (+6,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,370 miles
    Test number
    161468788470
    • 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)

  24. Pass49,166 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    920945187036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,165 miles
    Test number
    820786586093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,165 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,165 miles
    Test number
    842486286086
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Questions about Y899 DBA

Does Y899 DBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y899 DBA expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y899 DBA?
The MOT on Y899 DBA expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y899 DBA done?
Y899 DBA was recorded at 113,115 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has Y899 DBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 DBA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y899 DBA 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 Y899 DBA find?
Y899 DBA passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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