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GV06 MBU

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,361 mi
Last recorded58,361 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 58,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 57,899 miles

all underside is covered in underseal

Fail 25 Aug 2025 57,892 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,862 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 57,666 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 55,782 miles

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 55,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,327 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 54,327 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 51,872 miles

steering and susp slight // o.s.f, n.s.f tyre // rear brake discs // brakes req strip check

Fail 26 Jul 2014 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

steering and susp slight // o.s.f, n.s.f tyre // rear brake discs // brakes req strip check

Pass 20 May 2013 45,282 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 45,282 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 40,399 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,892 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 34,892 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2010 27,095 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)

Pass 15 May 2010 27,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 18,972 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 18,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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GV06 MBU is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MBU, 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 GV06 MBU registered?

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

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