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B111 NKX

2006 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,194 mi
Last recorded196,194 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 NKX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 196,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 191,596 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 191,057 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 186,396 miles

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 26 Jan 2021 186,380 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 180,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 180,189 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 175,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Not affecting the beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 175,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 175,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 167,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 162,697 miles

advise both front dampers damp

Pass 15 May 2014 137,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 137,787 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 111,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 111,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 87,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 65,934 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 May 2010 42,894 miles

NSF tyre slightly distorted on the inner edge.

OSF tyre worn on innner edge.

Very little reserve travel on the hand brake.

Fail 10 May 2010 42,894 miles

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

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

NSF tyre slightly distorted on the inner edge.

OSF tyre worn on innner edge.

Very little reserve travel on the hand brake.

Pass 6 May 2009 31,167 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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B111 NKX is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B111 NKX, 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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B111 NKX is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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