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NLZ 5593

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 5593
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,233 miles

Both head lamps are fogged.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 114,812 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake week.

Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,608 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 104,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 103,869 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,534 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,525 miles

engine management light on

slight exhaust leak from flexi pipe area

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,092 miles

Dust cover broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 59,092 miles

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

Dust cover broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

under bonnet covers fitter oscuring some components under the bonnet

Pass 7 Apr 2012 49,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Apr 2012 49,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,381 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,373 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,679 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 33,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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NLZ 5593 is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 NLZ 5593, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NLZ 5593 is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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