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MRZ 922

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,239 mi
Last recorded107,239 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 922
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 107,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,717 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 106,717 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 106,259 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 106,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,199 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,262 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 103,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs some adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,585 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 87,732 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 87,727 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 87,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 87,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 82,834 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,559 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,868 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,243 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2012 72,243 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,333 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 67,333 miles

Centre Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,054 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,262 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 39,053 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 922 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 922, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRZ 922 registered?

MRZ 922 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is MRZ 922 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRZ 922 shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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