EF15 - TOYOTA MR2
MOT: ValidGB
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The Toyota MR2, often referred to simply as the MR2, is a renowned mid-engine sports car produced by Toyota from 1984 to 2007. Known for its agile handling and distinctive design, the MR2 has garnered a dedicated following among driving enthusiasts. Manufactured in Japan, the model was offered in several generations, each featuring lightweight construction and rear-wheel drive dynamics that emphasised driving enjoyment. Key specifications include compact dimensions, a mid-mounted engine, and a reputation for reliability, making it a unique choice in the sports car segment. Its innovative engineering and sporty character have cemented the Toyota MR2 as a notable icon in automotive history.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
The vehicle is a black Toyota MR2, registration EF15, manufactured in 2000 and first registered in April 2000. It has a 1794cc petrol engine and is currently taxed. The car has covered 61,914 miles. Its latest MOT was conducted on 5 June 2025, with expiry on 4 June 2026, and is valid. The MOT included advisories such as worn front brake discs, corroded steering column universal joint, corroded front coil springs, and light oil misting on rear shock absorbers. No serious issues were noted, and there are no indications of dangerous defects.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 05 June 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,914 mi
Expires: 04 June 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Steering column universal joint corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 22 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,270 mi
Expires: 30 May 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Steering column universal joint corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 31 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,679 mi
Expires: 30 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 24 May 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,671 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 12 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,662 mi
Expires: 11 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Wet test conditions
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 10 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,184 mi
Expires: 09 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 09 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,183 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 09 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,236 mi
Expires: 08 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 09 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,236 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 13 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,266 mi
Expires: 07 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Both front tyres cracking
- Advisory Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Passed - 08 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,117 mi
Expires: 07 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine management light on
Passed - 13 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,014 mi
Expires: 19 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine management light
Passed - 20 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,307 mi
Expires: 19 April 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failed - 20 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,307 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passed - 29 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,679 mi
Expires: 01 April 2015
Passed - 02 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,048 mi
Expires: 01 April 2014
Failed - 28 March 2013 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,045 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Dangerous Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Passed - 29 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,077 mi
Expires: 01 April 2013
Failed - 28 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,072 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 02 April 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,691 mi
Expires: 01 April 2012
Failed - 31 March 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,691 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Failed - 24 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,829 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 24 March 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,829 mi
Expires: 24 March 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,652 mi
Expires: 24 March 2009
Passed - 22 March 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,387 mi
Expires: 21 March 2008
Passed - 22 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,275 mi
Expires: 21 March 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for EF15?
The MOT expires on 04 June 2026.
What is the tax status of EF15?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of EF15?
This is a 2000 TOYOTA MR2 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1794cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of EF15?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.