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GV06 LYS

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 LYS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 97,368 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under - sealed

Fail 21 Aug 2025 97,360 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear suspension arms corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2024 94,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2022 91,964 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disc surfaces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering / beam image output is deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on the limit (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorating (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake effort is low, 16% efficiency

Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,085 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 86,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,228 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Headlights are deteriorating.

Low effort recorded from the nearside parking brake.

O/S/F tyre is worn low on the inner edge and is perishing.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,175 miles

Wipers smear.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,376 miles

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,130 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Condensation in both rear lights.

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 6 Mar 2017 39,116 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Condensation in both rear lights.

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

N/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Possible slight misfire.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 28,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,973 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 16,973 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 16,033 miles

offside front brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,897 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 13,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 12,391 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 12,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 9,565 miles

rear tyres getting thin

Pass 23 Nov 2009 5,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GV06 LYS is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV06 LYS, 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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GV06 LYS is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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