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MRZ 221

1997 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,812 mi
Last recorded148,812 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 221
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 148,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 146,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 145,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 144,197 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 142,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front General age corrosion on front components but not effecting stability or structurally weakened.

Rear General age corrosion on rear components but not effecting stability or structurally weakened.

Pass 19 May 2017 140,730 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 140,730 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever stuck forward (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 140,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 140,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 140,404 miles

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

Oil leaking at offside driveshaft input seal

Rear brake application is slightly uneven

SRS/Airbag warning lamp does not illuminate in sequence

Pass 25 Apr 2014 130,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 122,361 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 122,361 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 122,288 miles

Battery insecure

Front discs black and glazed

Rear discs black and glazed

surface corrosion on O/S outer sill

Fail 9 Jun 2011 122,288 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)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs black and glazed

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

Rear discs black and glazed

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

surface corrosion on O/S outer sill

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 117,604 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 117,350 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 116,212 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 114,269 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 109,454 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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MRZ 221 is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 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 221, 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 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MRZ 221 registered?

MRZ 221 is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is MRZ 221 safe to buy?

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