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FN51 MZX

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,999 mi
Last recorded116,999 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 MZX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2019 116,999 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight crushed

engine mil light inop

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2018 114,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes coming out of steering rack (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 114,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes coming out of steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 113,407 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 113,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,889 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough Lock to lock notching (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 110,889 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sills - Both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough Lock to lock notching (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,982 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 108,975 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 107,857 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 97,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,954 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 82,209 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 82,209 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,845 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake lower effort than offside

Pass 19 Aug 2008 65,559 miles

front discs in poor general condition on inner face

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,889 miles

all brake discs corroded on inside face

all four tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,192 miles

oil leak noted, †rust to inner edges of front and rear discs, †creeking from top strut mountings on full lock, †both rear tyres wearing inner shoulder , †o/s front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 23 Aug 2005 38,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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FN51 MZX is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 FN51 MZX, 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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FN51 MZX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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