1992 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · J996 TPM

The vehicle currently sits in a roadworthy condition, following a clean pass in the December 2025 test at 112,328 miles. The maintenance trend shows a marked improvement following a significant mechanical failure in late 2023. Since that failure, the car has undergone two consecutive inspections without any recorded defects or advisories, indicating that the previous owner addressed the immediate mechanical issues and is maintaining a stable standard of upkeep. The recorded mileage of 112,328 miles over 34 years reflects exceptionally low usage, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per annum. This pattern remains consistent across the recent history, with roughly 9,400 miles driven between December 2024 and December 2025, and approximately 6,700 miles in the preceding year. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to age-related degradation of rubber parts and seals, which is consistent with the issues observed in a vehicle of this era. A physical inspection must prioritise the structural integrity of the rear chassis based on the November 2023 failure. The tester identified excessive corrosion on the offside rear lower suspension mounting area, which directly compromised structural strength. While the car passed since, rust in these areas is often progressive and requires close monitoring to ensure the repair was thorough rather than superficial. The buyer should also verify the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage and the secondary braking system, as these were previously flagged for play and inadequate effort respectively. The failure in November 2023 also highlighted a past neglect of basic consumables, with all four tyres found at the legal limit. Given the low annual mileage, the buyer should check for sidewall cracking and age-related rubber hardening rather than just tread depth. The most recent clean records suggest the vehicle is currently well-cared for, but the history of corrosion and brake effort issues remains the primary area of long-term concern for this specific Toyota model.