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XX52 GHX

2006 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,041 mi
Last recorded78,041 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX52 GHX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 78,041 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 78,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,054 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 69,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,714 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 66,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,103 miles

Rear brake pads worn

exhaust shield rattle?

Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,463 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,527 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,749 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 46,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,675 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,972 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber bellows cover split

Offside Front shock asorber bellows cover split

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt shock absorber drop link (2.4.G.2)

front brake pad worn close to limit

Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,055 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 33,505 miles

all tyres perishing on tread

Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,482 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,628 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,232 miles

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

front discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,821 miles

surface corrosion inner edges front discs

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,909 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 14,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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XX52 GHX is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XX52 GHX, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XX52 GHX registered?

XX52 GHX is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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