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Y6 MRX

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,889 mi
Last recorded84,889 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 MRX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 84,885 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 84,024 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 84,024 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 82,650 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 82,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 81,232 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 20 Oct 2021 80,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,180 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,128 miles

hand brake

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,705 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 60,705 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,576 miles

small cracks in n/s/r and o/s/r tyre tread patterns

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,142 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 33,261 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,334 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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Y6 MRX is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 Y6 MRX, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y6 MRX registered?

Y6 MRX is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is Y6 MRX safe to buy?

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