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MRZ 9187

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,050 mi
Last recorded92,050 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 9187
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 92,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met, no reserve travel at the lever

Fail 12 May 2026 92,050 miles

Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification Both D bushes are insecure due to spacers fitted in between the bush and the subframe (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met, no reserve travel at the lever

Pass 19 May 2025 89,412 miles

General corrosion to steering & suspension components & subframe (excluding front lower arms).

Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,807 miles

Corrosion to front subframe and supports + Rear lower suspension arms and support bars + steering components and suspension uprights.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,924 miles

General age related corrosion to suspension/steering components (except shocks and springs).

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

Pass 21 May 2022 86,954 miles

General age related corrosion to suspension/steering components (except shocks and springs).

Road wheel slightly distorted Slight distortion to inner edges of N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R alloy wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight play in N/S/F strut top mount bush or bearing.

Pass 5 Jun 2021 86,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,451 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both, (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 84,451 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both, (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both, (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,493 miles

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

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,132 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges 185/55/15

some suspension components l/r/c

Fail 26 Jan 2016 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges 185/55/15

some suspension components l/r/c

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,833 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 77,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 74,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,928 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 61,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,577 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 53,577 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,585 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,334 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,603 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 9187 is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 9187, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MRZ 9187 is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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