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J5 CSC

1994 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

172,014 mi
Last recorded172,014 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota MR2105,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 CSC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 172,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 171,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 170,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 167,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 164,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 162,248 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 160,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 157,943 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 154,965 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 152,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,758 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2014 146,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 144,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 140,380 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 140,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 137,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 136,246 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 133,699 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 133,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2008 129,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 124,820 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 120,204 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 108,935 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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J5 CSC is a 1994 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 105,250 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 J5 CSC, 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 32 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 CSC registered?

J5 CSC is a 1994 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 1994.

Is J5 CSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 CSC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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