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MRZ 199

1995 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,351 mi
Last recorded88,351 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Toyota MR2101,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 199
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 88,351 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,535 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,458 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,192 miles

exhaust louder than normal

Pass 24 May 2019 77,028 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 77,024 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 77,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 111,575 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 109,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,030 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 102,995 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 60,836 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,891 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 95,882 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 95,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 95,064 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 95,064 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 94,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 92,976 miles

suspension has been modified making it very hard

Fail 15 Jul 2006 92,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

shocks have been changed and makes damping very hard

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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MRZ 199 is a 1995 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1995 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 101,794 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 MRZ 199, 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 31 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 MRZ 199 registered?

MRZ 199 is a 1995 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is MRZ 199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRZ 199 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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