TonyMR2
Along with everything listed as to why this is unlikely a late model, can’t see a passangers airbag.
TonyMR2
Beams 3sge - end of 1997 onwards
You are looking at JDM spec there Tony, no ADM MR2 came with a passengers airbag or beams engine.
Post up a pic of the vin and compliance plate, one of us may be able to tell you the build date. It is most likely a rev3 or 4 car, so 1994 to 96 (possible early 97)
Like someone suggested, get a mechanic or someone that knows to have a look at it, could be a gem or could be a dog.