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GV05 MXM

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,004 mi
Last recorded65,004 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 MXM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear both rear backing plates corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 64,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2024 63,554 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 63,492 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 61,661 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 61,601 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,741 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 57,718 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 56,361 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 54,461 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 52,121 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 47,504 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,450 miles

Nearside and Offside front discs slightly corroded.

Unable to fully check brake pipes and fuel pipes due to plastic coverings.

Pass 3 May 2011 37,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 31,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,769 miles

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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GV05 MXM is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 GV05 MXM, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV05 MXM registered?

GV05 MXM is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is GV05 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 MXM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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