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MKZ 2033

1996 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,105 mi
Last recorded103,105 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 2033
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,105 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 103,088 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 101,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 101,057 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 99,164 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES OIL LEAK

Fail 4 Oct 2018 99,112 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,767 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s recommend replacement soon (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,492 miles

slight bind on o/s front brake

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak slight ()

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,831 miles

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 84,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,731 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 79,727 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front suspension

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2013 77,511 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front suspension

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,915 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front suspension unit

Fail 17 Sep 2012 74,842 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2012 74,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,655 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,047 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,047 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,355 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,083 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 58,902 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 58,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,071 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2005 46,774 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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MKZ 2033 is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 MKZ 2033, 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.

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MKZ 2033 is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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