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MW51 MXB

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,411 mi
Last recorded123,411 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 MXB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 123,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 123,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,318 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 117,277 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,442 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 113,436 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2017 109,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,521 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,446 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 104,446 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,133 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 103,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 101,333 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 100,384 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,100 miles

Front tyres perrished on side walls

Fail 25 Nov 2011 99,098 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 29 Nov 2010 97,906 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 96,168 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 9 Dec 2009 96,168 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,649 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 80,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,377 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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MW51 MXB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MW51 MXB, 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 MW51 MXB registered?

MW51 MXB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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