1996 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · J666 AAW
1996 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 140,805 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J666 AAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 140,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J666 AAW 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 1996 Toyota Mr2 (J666 AAW) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Floor corroded around seat mounti”.
J666 AAW Mileage History
- 15/05/2024129,472 mi
- 04/07/2025134,549 mi+5,077 mi
- 16/07/2025134,554 mi+5 mi
- 02/07/2026140,778 mi+6,224 mi
- 06/07/2026140,805 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 5,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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