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AK02 ZWA

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,689 mi
Last recorded85,689 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ZWA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,689 miles

O/S/R SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,007 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,896 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 62,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 58,715 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 55,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 51,873 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 49,069 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 46,083 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 46,083 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 43,322 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 May 2012 41,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 39,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight pitting on inner edges of both front brake discs.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,672 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 34,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,095 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 47,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake travel almost at limit

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

Pass 19 May 2006 21,100 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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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AK02 ZWA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AK02 ZWA, 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.

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AK02 ZWA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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