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ENZ 785

1999 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota MR2104,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENZ 785
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,999 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 7,999 miles

both front brakes have slight bind

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2022 7,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 79,998 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 79,990 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills and inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on inner sidewall. Not exceeding minimum requirements

Nearside Front Tyre perished/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Sill corroded. Not excessive

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre perished/deteriorated

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Sill corroded. Not excessive

Sill/body extensions fitted. Unable to check sill fully

Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on inner sidewall. Not exceeding minimum requirements

Nearside Front Tyre perished/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Sill corroded. Not excessive

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre perished/deteriorated

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Sill corroded. Not excessive

Sill/body extensions fitted. Unable to check sill fully

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,558 miles

Both front wheels fouling slighty on inner wheel arch.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Unable to check both outer door sills.

Undershieds fitted on underside of vehicle covering components.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 75,558 miles

Both front wheels fouling slighty on inner wheel arch.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

Unable to check both outer door sills.

Undershieds fitted on underside of vehicle covering components.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 7,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 7,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,746 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 117,627 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 116,340 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 22 Nov 2006 114,183 miles

unable to check offside and nearside rear sills

Fail 11 Nov 2006 114,155 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

unable to check o/s and n/s rear outter sills

Pass 17 Oct 2005 113,160 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 113,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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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ENZ 785 is a 1999 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,990 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ENZ 785, 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 27 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ENZ 785 is a 1999 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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