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GR06 DLZ

2006 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,091 mi
Last recorded77,091 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 DLZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 77,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 71,988 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 71,988 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 69,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 69,947 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NO EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded TO EXCESS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity MOISTURE INSIDE LAMP (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded TO EXCESS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 68,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,176 miles

Factory fitted under trays from front to rear

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 18 Aug 2020 58,298 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 53,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 43,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 38,125 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,161 miles

both front & rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 27 Jun 2013 22,161 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front & rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,263 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Jun 2011 20,231 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,209 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jun 2009 13,836 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 13,836 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (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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GR06 DLZ is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 GR06 DLZ, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR06 DLZ registered?

GR06 DLZ is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is GR06 DLZ safe to buy?

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