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FJZ 355

1998 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota MR2102,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 355
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 148,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 141,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 136,025 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 136,025 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all 4 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 133,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 133,493 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres close to inner wheel archers

exhaust flexie deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2021 133,066 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres been fouling on inner archers

Fail 14 Oct 2021 132,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached top bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 131,027 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 130,632 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 130,632 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 130,629 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Suspension Components Corroded

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Support Braces Corroded

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,615 miles

Rear inner sill and jacking points corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

parking brake just met the required limit,it needs adjustments or repair

Fail 2 Aug 2017 129,457 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner sill and jacking points corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

parking brake just met the required limit,it needs adjustments or repair

Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,445 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 127,435 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower ball joint bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s n/s rears (4.1.E.1)

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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FJZ 355 is a 1998 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 102,678 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 FJZ 355, 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 28 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJZ 355 is a 1998 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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