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YH56 JYW

2006 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,666 mi
Last recorded82,666 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 JYW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 82,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 82,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,665 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 80,665 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,679 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 76,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,854 miles

Nearside sticker in screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,920 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,595 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,593 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,199 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,413 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,689 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,304 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,208 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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YH56 JYW is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH56 JYW, 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 YH56 JYW registered?

YH56 JYW is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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