2005 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · DU05 HSJ

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a significant structural failure in the February 2025 test. While the history shows a stable period of passes between 2021 and 2024, the most recent inspection indicates a sharp and severe decline in structural integrity. The tester identified excessive corrosion on the nearside rear chassis that seriously affects its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, representing a critical safety risk that contradicts the previous years of clean records. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,472 miles per year. The car progressed from 48,323 miles in February 2021 to 51,914 miles by February 2025. This low usage suggests the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, which often correlates with the rapid environmental corrosion observed in the latest report. Lack of regular movement can lead to components seizing and rubber degrading, as as the perished tyres and corroded suspension arms noted in the recent failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and underside to determine the extent of the rust. The 2025 report flagged surface corrosion on all four coil springs and both front suspension arms, indicating the entire underbody is under significant attack. While the suspension arms were not yet seriously weakened at that time, the structural failure at the mounting point suggests deep-seated rot likely present elsewhere. Professional welding is required to assess if the chassis damage is localized or if the structural integrity is compromised beyond cost-effective repair.