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MAD 803F

2001 Toyota MR2

Orange Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,394 mi
Last recorded224,394 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAD 803F
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 224,394 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 223,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 222,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 222,193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 221,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 220,071 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 218,830 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 217,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 217,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,764 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,740 miles

kit car of a lamborghini

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,261 miles

kitt car of a lamborghini murcielago

Pass 26 Nov 2008 212,564 miles

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

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

accident damage to n/s/ sill and door

front wiper blades & fixings poor

long hand brake travel

n/s/f steering rack worn

Fail 6 Nov 2008 212,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

accident damage to n/s/f door & sill panel

front wiper blades poor

slight wear to n/s/f steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2007 192,320 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 192,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 180,218 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 180,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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MAD 803F is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MAD 803F, 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 MAD 803F registered?

MAD 803F is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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