Highlights

Low-mileage and exceptionally well cared-for MR2
Gloss Astral Black exterior, red leather interior
Toyota service history, performed yearly from new until 2013
Hardtop, plus factory-fitted options and Toyota accessories
MOT valid until 26 February 2027

The Appeal

Introduced in 1999, the third generation of the Toyota MR2 returned the model to its original concept of a small, economical yet sporty car. The car retained the key feature that gave it its name – a transverse mid-mounted four-cylinder engine – while becoming smaller and lighter, and gaining a full convertible roof.

This 2001 model is probably one of the most original and best cared-for examples of the MR2 available. It has covered less than 24,000 miles, and comes with an extensive service history, including at authorised Toyota dealers until 2013. After that time, it was serviced less regularly, due to being little used. It was professionally serviced in August 2025 and again in May 2026.

The car was owned by the same family for 20 years, during which time it was almost always kept in a garage. From 2014 on, it was reportedly only driven in the summer, and SORN for the winter months.

The entire car presents exceptionally well, with its Astral Black exterior and red leather seats free of obvious flaws and wear. The car comes with a factory hardtop, complete with stand, and was specified with a range of factory options and official Toyota accessories when new.

A Toyota MR2 in this condition, and with such a desirable specification, does not become available very often. Its diminutive size and Toyota reliability are the icing on the cake for this ‘modern classic’, which is sure to make its new owner very happy, whether on the move or stationary.

Key Information

Mileage: 24,000 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 26 February 2027
Technical specs: 1,794cc 140hp in-line 4-cylinder petrol, 5-speed manual
Paperwork: V5C, original manual, original service book (stamped), extensive file of invoices, previous MOT certificates

Service history as detailed in stamped service book:

05/26 – 22,731 miles
08/25 – 20,331 miles
08/13 – 9,415 miles
06/12 – 9,332 miles
06/11 – 8,878 miles
06/10 – 8,440 miles
06/09 – 7,838 miles
06/08 – 7,547 miles
06/07 – 6,895 miles
03/05 – c.4,000 miles
02/04 – 3,317 miles
10/02 – not clear in service book

The Detail

Fitted with facelift-style side vents (original side vents provided)
Smoked grey side indicators fitted (original orange indicators provided)
5-spoke alloy wheels with Uniroyal tyres
Chrome exhaust trim (Toyota accessory, fitted when new)
Hardtop fitting kit, including blanking plate and striker plate ‘boxing gloves’, present
Limited slip differential
Red leather seats and matching door inserts
Carbon-effect tread plates
Carbon-effect instrument cluster surround
Wind deflector between seats
Metal pedals
Air conditioning
Sony stereo with cassette player and CD changer (Toyota accessory, fitted when new)
Professionally serviced in August 2025 and May 2026
MOT valid until 26 February 2027

Most recent work:

05/26 – £88.96 – Steven Eagell Toyota (Invoice # not known)

Purchase of new front bumper sub-assembly

09/25 – £280.68 – Netherwood Autos Ltd (Invoice #13309)

Replacement of exhaust Lambda sensor

07/25 – £397.77 – Mr. Tyre Ltd (Invoice #14I44024)

Fitting of 4 new tyres

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