2001 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · GY51 SVJ
2001 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 47,344 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY51 SVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 47,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GY51 SVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Mr2 (GY51 SVJ) between June 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GY51 SVJ Mileage History
- 22/06/202447,044 mi
- 25/06/202547,310 mi+266 mi
- 30/07/202547,330 mi+20 mi
- 04/08/202547,343 mi+13 mi
- 06/08/202547,344 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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