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MRZ 6004

1996 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

53,154 mi
Last recorded53,154 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota MR297,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 6004
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 53,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 52,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 51,533 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,901 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES ON WEAR MARKERS JUST LEGAL CHANGE SOON SLIGHT OUT SHAPE BOTH REARS CHECK SOON (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,397 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,955 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,917 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 40,207 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,207 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,700 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,227 miles

front brake discs lipped

long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,793 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,958 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 36,494 miles

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

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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MRZ 6004 is a 1996 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 6004, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRZ 6004 registered?

MRZ 6004 is a 1996 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is MRZ 6004 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRZ 6004 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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