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CX05 ZDR

2005 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

128,508 mi
Last recorded128,508 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 ZDR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 128,508 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,439 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

steering uj corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 122,432 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

steering uj corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,530 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

steering universal joint corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also splitting on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,922 miles

head light beam patterns just visable

under body rusty / noise from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,564 miles

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

Rear both brake disc backing plate rotted

Rear handbrake only just passable

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,327 miles

front coil springs rusty

handbrake just passable

offside front inside edge

offside rear disc worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,894 miles

both front coil springs rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front coil springs rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,480 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 83,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 77,406 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,467 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,307 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,467 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 48,163 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,816 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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CX05 ZDR is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 CX05 ZDR, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX05 ZDR registered?

CX05 ZDR is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is CX05 ZDR safe to buy?

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