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M12 MJA

1995 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,902 mi
Last recorded171,902 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MJA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 171,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 171,689 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis braces (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis braces (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 171,247 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 171,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 171,046 miles

Both Front back plates corroded

Both Rear underbody braces corroded

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 171,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both Front back plates corroded

Both Rear underbody braces corroded

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 170,716 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front brake back plates heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis braces heavily corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 170,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front brake back plates heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear braces corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 170,106 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake back plates heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both chassis braces corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 170,102 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake back plates heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both chassis braces corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 169,213 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very thin (NEEDS CHANGING) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 168,700 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm + worn on inner edge almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

both sides front brake back plates corroded

both sides front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both sides inner rear sills corroding

slight oil leak

Fail 10 May 2018 168,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm + worn on inner edge almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

both sides front brake back plates corroded

both sides front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both sides inner rear sills corroding

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2017 168,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm + wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm + wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both sides front brake back plates corroded/deteriorated

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2017 168,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm + wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm + wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both sides front brake back plates corroded/deteriorated

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

slight exhaust blow front front flexi pipe

Pass 11 May 2016 167,349 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 166,605 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant pipes under vehicle leaking

rear tyres slight wear inner edge

shields behind front discs corroded

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Fail 14 Apr 2015 166,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant pipes under vehicle leaking

rear tyres slight wear inner edge

shields behind front discs corroded

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 165,709 miles

n/s outer sill at rear corroded

o/s inner/outer sill at rear corroded

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

shields behind front brake discs corroded

very slight wear on inner shoulders on front tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2014 165,515 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s outer sill at rear corroded

o/s inner/outer sill at rear corroded

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

shields behind front brake discs corroded

very slight wear on inner shoulders on front tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2013 164,731 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

O/s/r tyre wearing inside edge.

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 164,731 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

O/s/r tyre wearing inside edge.

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 163,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints corroded

n/s front tyre wear on edges

o/s front tyre wear on inner edge

o/s rear inner/outer sill badly corroded (not prescribed area)

shield behind n/s front brake disc badly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 163,066 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints corroded

n/s front tyre wear on edges

o/s front tyre wear on inner edge

o/s park brake eff getting low

o/s rear inner/outer sill badly corroded (not prescribed area)

shield behind n/s front brake disc badly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 159,672 miles

exhaust rear joints corroded

front boot catch seizing

o/s rear inner and outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)

shield ot back of n/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 159,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear joints corroded

front boot catch seizing

o/s rear inner and outer sill corroded (not prescribed area)

shield ot back of n/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 155,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust poor some flanges deteriated almost to excess?

rear engine compartment both lower strut braces corroded nearside almost to excess.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 155,185 miles

exhaust poor some flanges deteriated almost to excess?

rear engine compartment both lower strut braces corroded nearside almost to excess.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 150,096 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 150,095 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 144,247 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 144,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 137,241 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 137,241 miles

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

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

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 131,008 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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M12 MJA is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 M12 MJA, 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 31 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M12 MJA is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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