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AJZ 5101

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,354 mi
Last recorded78,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 5101
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 78,354 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 76,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,757 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 73,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 71,320 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 70,027 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 70,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2016 67,478 miles

all shock absorber gaiters perished/split

front & rear undershields fitted.nsf & nsr tyre outer sidewalls slightly scrubbed/perished.

plastic covers/shields fitted covering front load space & inner front wheel arch areas.

Pass 27 May 2015 65,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock boots split

Fail 26 May 2015 65,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock boots split

Pass 1 May 2014 62,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 60,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner front wheel arches & load space covered,slightly long h/brake travel & limited reserve available,various underbody shields fitted,front shock absorber gaiters split,

Pass 10 May 2012 57,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,336 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 50,664 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 47,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 44,749 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,235 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 36,994 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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AJZ 5101 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJZ 5101, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJZ 5101 registered?

AJZ 5101 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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