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KX51 AYZ

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,194 mi
Last recorded73,194 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 AYZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 73,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,122 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody condition very corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2021 70,989 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,805 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 70,802 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,464 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 69,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,053 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,966 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2016 64,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,071 miles

colour o/s/r indicator

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,069 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

colour o/s/r indicator

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,013 miles

both front tyres splitting and perishing BORDERLINE

both rear tyre walls perishing

corrosion both front brake disc's inner faces BORDERLINE

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,133 miles

advise front brake discs inner face worn and pitted, advise rp

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,174 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,918 miles

small cracks in n/s tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,292 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,152 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,812 miles

HANDBRAKE REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT.

O/S/F BRAKE DISC CORRODED.

O/S/F TYRE BORDERLINE PASS. O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKS.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 29,175 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

plastic trim fitted everywhere not alowing full inspection

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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KX51 AYZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 KX51 AYZ, 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 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX51 AYZ registered?

KX51 AYZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is KX51 AYZ safe to buy?

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