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CE51 MZZ

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

59,725 mi
Last recorded59,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 MZZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 59,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front lower arms corroded

both lower arm rear bushes perished and starting to split

slight corrosion to offside floor

steering u/j corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 59,724 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front lower arms corroded

both lower arm rear bushes perished and starting to split

slight corrosion to offside floor

steering u/j corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 59,718 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has travel

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside multi link suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,716 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 55,843 miles

front inner discs corroded

front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

front tyres perished

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge

Fail 27 Mar 2024 55,841 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

front inner discs corroded

front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

front tyres perished

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2023 55,612 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2023 55,612 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2022 55,489 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,324 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 55,324 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,115 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2019 52,115 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2018 47,114 miles

offside front pads wearing thin

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,372 miles

front shocks slightly corroded

offside front brake binding slighlty

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,229 miles

Rear inner brake discs corroded

Front and rear brake back plates corroded

Front inner brake discs corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,370 miles

.front brake back plates corroded

All tyres perished

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front shocks corroded

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,818 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 34,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,764 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 29,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,897 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 24,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,698 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,343 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 20,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 18,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CE51 MZZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CE51 MZZ, 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 CE51 MZZ registered?

CE51 MZZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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The MOT history for CE51 MZZ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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