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MRZ 6957

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,263 mi
Last recorded77,263 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 6957
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,263 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 77,263 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 76,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 75,618 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 75,613 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 74,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 74,357 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 73,640 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 73,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,013 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 68,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,405 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 65,398 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 65,377 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,502 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 62,502 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 62,488 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 59,875 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild is loose

front and rear discs slightly pitted and rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2013 59,875 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat sheild is loose

front and rear discs slightly pitted and rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,477 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,584 miles

Corrosion on outside of N/S/F brake disc.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 48,459 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,338 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 19,121 miles

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

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

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

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

full width plastic tray fitted under bonnet

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 6957 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MRZ 6957, 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.

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What year was MRZ 6957 registered?

MRZ 6957 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is MRZ 6957 safe to buy?

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