TOYOTA · TOYOTA MR2 · Cars
TOYOTA MR2 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 20,911 TOYOTA MR2s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 27,415 in 2014 Q3 — only 76% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 6,504 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 468 a year (2.2% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2057 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 68% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 20,911 on the road.
Rarer than 11% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 468 a year (2.2% of survivors). At that pace roughly 18,676 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2057.
About the MR2
The Toyota MR2 is a two-seater sports car which was manufactured and marketed by Toyota from 1984 until 2007 over three generations. It was the first Japanese rear-mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive production car and was sold around the world. The first generation (W10) was produced from 1984 to 1989, the second generation (W20) from 1989 to 1999, and the third generation (W30) from 1999 to 2007. Conceived as a small, economical and sporty car, the MR2 features a straight-four engine, transversely mounted in front of the rear axle, four-wheel disc brakes, and fully independent coilover suspension with...
TOYOTA MR2 — questions & answers
How many TOYOTA MR2 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 20,911 TOYOTA MR2 were still registered in the UK — 6,785 licensed and on the road, plus 14,126 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TOYOTA MR2 rare?
The TOYOTA MR2 is common, with 20,911 still on the road, making it rarer than 11% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the TOYOTA MR2 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TOYOTA MR2 on UK roads fell by 55 (0.3%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 18,676 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most TOYOTA MR2 use?
Most TOYOTA MR2 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, electric.
When did the TOYOTA MR2 peak?
The TOYOTA MR2 peaked at 27,415 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.