1997 Toyota MR2 2.0L Petrol · P23 SBD
1997 Toyota MR2 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12/03/1997. Recorded mileage 89,262 miles. MOT valid until 23/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
P23 SBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 89,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P23 SBD Mileage History
- 06/01/202487,566 mi
- 10/12/202488,563 mi+997 mi
- 13/05/202689,207 mi+644 mi
- 16/06/202689,260 mi+53 mi
- 25/06/202689,262 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P23 SBD 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 1997 Toyota Mr2 (P23 SBD) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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