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IXZ 5031

1997 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 5031
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 107,065 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 106,582 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 106,375 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 106,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 105,754 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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IXZ 5031 is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 IXZ 5031, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of IXZ 5031?

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What year was IXZ 5031 registered?

IXZ 5031 is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is IXZ 5031 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IXZ 5031 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IXZ 5031 have outstanding finance?

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