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GY56 ZXU

2006 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,754 mi
Last recorded57,754 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 ZXU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 57,754 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 10 Feb 2025 55,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,363 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 50,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 39,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 35,400 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 29,705 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 26,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 24,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 22,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake disc worn

Fail 6 Dec 2016 22,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear brake disc worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 20,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,374 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 16,956 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 16,590 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,740 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 14,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 12,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 11,077 miles

front discs for slight judder and corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2009 9,276 miles

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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GY56 ZXU is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZXU, 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 GY56 ZXU registered?

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

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