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GY03 YZZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,742 mi
Last recorded94,742 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 YZZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 94,742 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake effort low

Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,384 miles

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

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

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

handbrake effort low

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BORDERLINE (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Oct 2022 73,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/r handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Sep 2021 72,128 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 70,982 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2019 66,713 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 66,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,141 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,392 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,185 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 36,067 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 65% n/s low performance (3.7.B.6b)

Engine management light is on

Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,365 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Apr 2013 17,015 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 16,422 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 27 Apr 2012 16,422 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,048 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 12,669 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 11,382 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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GY03 YZZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 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 GY03 YZZ, 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 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY03 YZZ registered?

GY03 YZZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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