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200 DXS

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,102 mi
Last recorded125,102 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 DXS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 125,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 122,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 120,082 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 117,903 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 115,352 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 115,352 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,559 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 105,172 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 105,172 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 94,951 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,165 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 91,163 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,048 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 81,916 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,395 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,907 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 35,857 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 35,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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200 DXS is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 200 DXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 200 DXS registered?

200 DXS is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is 200 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 200 DXS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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