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GY56 ZHZ

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,380 mi
Last recorded73,380 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 ZHZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 73,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 72,708 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack x2 corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all underneath suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025 72,705 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack x2 corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all underneath suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 70,495 miles

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Heavy corrosion underside of vehicle in places

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,306 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

multiple suspension components badly corroded

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 70,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

multiple suspension components badly corroded

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,802 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,273 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,913 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 37,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,084 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 22,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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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GY56 ZHZ is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY56 ZHZ, 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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GY56 ZHZ is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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