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M5 NLD

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,458 mi
Last recorded93,458 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 NLD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 93,458 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,288 miles

Running gear rusty.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,260 miles

all 4 discs rusty

front and rear running gear rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,078 miles

front and rear running gear rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2020 89,827 miles

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

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

front and rear running gear rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,732 miles

Front lower arms rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,063 miles

front and rear running gear rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,202 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Front brake discs and running gear rusty

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,499 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 79,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,976 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,669 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,546 miles

slight engine oil leak present?

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,533 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 40,533 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,645 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,252 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,681 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,843 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2005 30,838 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Dec 2005 30,790 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Viberation to front brakes.

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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M5 NLD is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 M5 NLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 NLD registered?

M5 NLD is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is M5 NLD safe to buy?

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