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YF56 EHC

2006 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,998 mi
Last recorded77,998 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 EHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,998 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 77,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 76,588 miles

Handbrake has just passed test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,490 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 72,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,628 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,862 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,589 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,247 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,624 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,067 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 46,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,581 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,252 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,251 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,055 miles

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)

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

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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YF56 EHC is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YF56 EHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 EHC registered?

YF56 EHC is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is YF56 EHC safe to buy?

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