1989 Toyota MR2 1.6L Petrol · JFS 57D

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent test on August 6 2024 at 119,114 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a technical failure on July 29, 2024, just 28 miles prior. Since the failure listed no specific defects in the record, it likely indicates an administrative error or a minor sensor-related issue that was immediately rectified rather than a systemic mechanical or structural failure. At 37 years old, the recorded mileage of 119,114 miles represents a low average of approximately 3,219 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 2,283 miles covered between July 2022 and April 2023, and 2,783 miles between April 2023 and August 2024. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been stored carefully or used sparingly, though low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid chemistry rather than mechanical wear seen on high-traffic cars. Because the MOT history is devoid of advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake calipers, or corrosion, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the chassis for structural integrity. Older Toyota models from this era are prone to hidden rust in the sills and wheel arches that testers may not flag until perforation becomes significant. You should also verify the condition of the fuel lines and timing-related bushings, as these components perish and crack over time regardless of the low mileage recorded.