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EFZ 808

2001 Toyota MR2

Orange Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,792 mi
Last recorded81,792 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 808
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 81,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 80,646 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 80,646 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,913 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,057 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 78,626 miles

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 6 Jan 2017 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,186 miles

185/55/R15/82H. Both 3mm.

215/45/R16/90V. Both 6mm.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 76,186 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot CABLE SEIZED O/S/R. (3.5.1c)

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

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

185/55/R15/82H. Both 3mm.

215/45/R16/90V. Both 6mm.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,782 miles

185/55/R15 & 215/45/R16. F 4mm. R 5mm.

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

185/55/R15. X2 4mm.

215/45/R15/90VXL. X2 5mm.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,367 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,085 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,063 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 26 Jun 2009 43,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,348 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,076 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,155 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,783 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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EFZ 808 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Orange with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EFZ 808, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFZ 808 registered?

EFZ 808 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is EFZ 808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 808 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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