2004 TOYOTA MR21.8L Petrol

The Toyota MR2 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT test on 4 December 2025 at 87,390 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. Maintenance trend across the available history reads stable, with every examination bar one returning a clean pass. The single anomaly occurred on 27 November 2025 at 87,386 miles when the vehicle failed yet the record lists no defects; a subsequent retest one week later passed without fault. This pattern suggests the earlier failure stemmed from an administrative or documentation irregularity rather than a mechanical deficiency. Mileage data indicates light use for a 22-year-old roadster. The odometer stood at 76,366 miles on 15 June 2021 and crept to 76,574 miles by 16 December 2023, a gain of just 208 miles across thirty months and clear evidence of extended storage. From that point the car covered 2,207 miles to the 27 November 2024 test at 78,781 miles, then 8,609 miles to the December 2025 pass. The recent twelve-month period shows the highest annual accumulation on file, though average yearly distance remains well below typical figures. Prospective buyers should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT entries do not flag. Standing periods invite degradation of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake caliper operation; we advise measuring brake disc thickness and checking for binding calipers after the long idle. Structural integrity demands scrutiny for corrosion on sills and subframes, particularly where road salt exposure may have occurred. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the MR2 from perished rubber or exhaust emissions drift common to low-mileage classics. The unexplained failure in late November 2025 warrants verification of the V5C and test certificate to confirm no omitted defect. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, but the sparse history leaves gaps in evidence of proactive servicing. A pre-purchase inspection by a Toyota specialist remains prudent.