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W121 SKY

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,319 mi
Last recorded32,319 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 SKY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 32,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 29,984 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 25,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 22,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 22,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 19,904 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 19,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 19,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 18,625 miles

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

o/s/r parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,777 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,800 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,075 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,902 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 11,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,487 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,223 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 9,155 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 8,369 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 7,426 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 6,955 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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W121 SKY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W121 SKY, 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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W121 SKY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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