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M42 EBX

2008 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,940 mi
Last recorded116,940 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota MR2102,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 EBX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 116,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 115,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 113,737 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 113,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 111,644 miles

Nearside Front disc backing plate partially missing/corroded

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

Offside Front disc backing plate missing

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 107,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 107,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,191 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 104,188 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

front tyres worn on inner edges

split pins missing from castle nuts on rear ball joints

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,118 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 95,118 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,860 miles

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

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

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

after market exhaust fitted slightly noisey but not excessive

front bumper slightly insecure

front windscreen slight damage

Fail 13 Sep 2013 86,853 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

after market exhaust fitted slightly noisey but not excessive

front bumper slightly insecure

front windscreen slight damage

Pass 15 Sep 2012 79,117 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

after market exhaust fitted slight noisey but not excessive

slight insecurity to front lights

Fail 31 Aug 2012 78,848 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,979 miles

After market exhaust fitted.....Loud but not deemed excessive

BOTH rear tyres ON legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,437 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,671 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 60,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,271 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 84,235 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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M42 EBX is a 2008 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 102,573 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 M42 EBX, 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 18 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M42 EBX is a 2008 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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