
£1,904
2001 Toyota MR2 (MkIII)
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2001 Toyota MR2 Roadster is an appealing SW30 MkIII variant with an oxblood interior and 69,500 miles. It features a 1.8-liter engine, five-speed manual transmission, and a history file with service records and a valid MOT until September 2023.

Condition
6
The car is in good condition, with some signs of wear and age, but no major damage. The interior shows some wear, and the vinyl roof has some signs of age. The car has been driven to the sale, suggesting it is mechanically sound.
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Manual
Transmission:
JTDFR320X00033926
Chassis No:
Odometer:
69,500 miles
Y733OKX
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Appealing SW30 MkIII variant with oxblood interior showing just 69,500 miles Dating from June 2001 and supplied by Waters Toyota of Hemel Hempstead, this earlier SW30 3 rd generation of MR2 Roadster is finished in black and sits upon its original five-spoke 15inch alloy wheels and wears an original black vinyl roof.
Mounted in the middle, we find the proven (and sole engine available) 1.8 litre 1ZZ-FED four-cylinder engine with DOHC and 16-valves developing 138bhp and 171NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed manual transmission.
Inside, we find nicely contrasting two-tone red cloth seats (showing some limited signs of wear/age/use as pictured), black dash, carpets and red sections to the door cards.
We also find electric windows, electric mirrors, digital clock, Sony radio/cassette/CD player and manually operated vinyl roof with some signs of age (see images).
Showing just 69,500 miles the car has covered lower mileage for its age, the history file includi...
Points of note
£505
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,953
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,004
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 11 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
77,503 miles
Registration Date
2001-06-19
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 29 2025 with 77,503 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- wax oiled underneath
Passed
On Oct 10 2024 with 72,186 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Oct 12 2023 with 69,573 miles
Failed
On Sep 11 2023 with 69,553 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Sep 23 2022 with 68,455 miles
Failed
On Sep 14 2022 with 68,427 miles
There was 1 defect noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Passed
On Mar 02 2011 with 67,680 miles
Failed
On Mar 01 2011 with 67,679 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Feb 19 2010 with 59,677 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Engine management light is on.
- O/s rear lamp lens is damaged.
- Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges & are close to the limit.
Failed
On Feb 19 2010 with 59,677 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- Engine management light is on.
- O/s rear lamp lens is damaged.
- Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges & are close to the limit.
Passed
On Feb 26 2009 with 55,603 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
- nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Passed
On Jan 02 2008 with 43,654 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2007 with 41,454 miles
Passed
On May 30 2006 with 34,725 miles

