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G5 KYA

1997 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,763 mi
Last recorded150,763 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 KYA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 150,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 145,707 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 138,921 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 132,913 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 129,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 121,002 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 121,002 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 117,150 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 117,021 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,630 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 116,256 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 116,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 115,566 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 115,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 114,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 114,396 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 114,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

offside front and rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Apr 2013 113,702 miles

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall,not to cords

front wiperblades split

offside front top suspension bearing/bush stiff when lock to lock

Fail 19 Apr 2013 113,696 miles

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

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall,not to cords

front wiperblades split

offside front top suspension bearing/bush stiff when lock to lock

Pass 15 Jul 2011
Fail 15 Apr 2011

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 108,522 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2009 91,798 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 91,570 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

215/40ZR17 93Y

Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,164 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 76,164 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front discs worn.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Cooling system radiator in very poor condition.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2007 70,988 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 64,480 miles

Slight flucuation to near side front brake readings †Hand brake travel high †Front brake pads wearing low †Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges †Slight smear from front wipers †

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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G5 KYA is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 G5 KYA, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G5 KYA is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G5 KYA safe to buy?

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