CarVerify

Free Car Check

M333 SGE

1996 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 SGE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 125,165 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replaced with after market part (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened OS & NS Replaced with after market part (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 125,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OS & NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 124,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 123,350 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 122,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 122,693 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 122,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,884 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 120,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,724 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 116,724 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 103,742 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 96,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,838 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 89,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,259 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 76,770 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 71,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 65,278 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M333 SGE is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 97,157 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 M333 SGE, 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 30 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 M333 SGE?

You can check the full history of M333 SGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M333 SGE registered?

M333 SGE is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M333 SGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M333 SGE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M333 SGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M333 SGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.