Toyota MR2 MK 1 1988 - Knocking noice rear end. left side - Doot

Got loud knocking noise from rear end left side when driiving in gear.worse when cornering right. nothing when cornering left or slipping in to neutral on a bend or going straight.

worse when climbing a hill or accellerating.

read MR2 book.. could be driveshaft damaged ?

Clue. I have un made road. This started very suddenly after driving out . Though I may have caught exhaust but maybe something else ?

thanks for any clues