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M26 JCA

2016 Toyota MR2

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

74,646 mi
Last recorded74,646 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota MR298,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 JCA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 74,646 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 175,271 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,600 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 173,044 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 173,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 166,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 35,888 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 159,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 28,456 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 28,456 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 153,524 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 153,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 21,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 13,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 148,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 141,308 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 141,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 132,186 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 132,112 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play bottom (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 24 May 2016 121,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 119,799 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 115,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 112,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking, wearing on edges and worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking, wearing on inner edge and worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2011 108,150 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside front tyre edges worn & read perrished

Offside front tyre inner edge worn & tread perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,425 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 107,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Feb 2009 98,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,148 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 81,148 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,136 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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M26 JCA is a 2016 Toyota MR2 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

Across all 2016 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 98,134 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 M26 JCA, 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 10 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M26 JCA is a 2016 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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