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AKZ 8718

1993 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,695 mi
Last recorded138,695 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Toyota MR2109,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 8718
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 138,695 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 138,669 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emission control equipment obviously defective Air flow meter (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective Lambda sensor (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Locking ring (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded To filter ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, covered by repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 129,962 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 129,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 129,828 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 129,828 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 128,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 128,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 126,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 124,083 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 121,182 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 117,785 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,871 miles

horn a bit grating

o/s/f upper strut bearing stiff

Fail 14 Jun 2014 112,871 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

horn a bit grating

n/s engine bay/chassis brace corroding

o/s/f upper strut bearing stiff

Pass 15 Jun 2013 107,397 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 107,397 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 106,687 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 104,565 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 103,963 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,425 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2008 96,409 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 91,689 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 91,681 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 89,192 miles

Oil leak

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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AKZ 8718 is a 1993 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1993 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 109,025 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 AKZ 8718, 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 33 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AKZ 8718 registered?

AKZ 8718 is a 1993 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is AKZ 8718 safe to buy?

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