1989 Toyota MR2 1.6L Petrol · F228 JMR

The vehicle currently presents a positive roadworthiness status with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection on 30 May 2026 at 91,932 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been successfully addressed. Since the failure in July 2021, the car has maintained a clean record across three consecutive tests, suggesting consistent reactive maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 37-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,485 miles per year. There is a significant period of low use between July 2022 and May 2025, where the car covered only 709 miles in three years. However, a more recent interval of 4,220 miles occurred between May 2025 and May 2026. This pattern suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must focus closely on the undercarriage, specifically the areas previously covered in heavy underseal noted in July 2021. Such thick coatings often mask structural corrosion or bubbling rust, making it difficult to assess the integrity of the chassis. While the brake system passed its recent tests, the 2021 failure for pitted discs and imbalanced rear brakes indicates that the components are prone to corrosion due to inactivity. An in-person inspection should check for seized calipers and verify that the parking brake efficiency remains within tolerance after the periods of low use.