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AY02 NJZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,929 mi
Last recorded69,929 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NJZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,929 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and Rear suspension components have surface corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 65,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion on front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 65,191 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda readings too high, due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold stud broken to new section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake lever stuck on, damaged cable (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,948 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 61,621 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,609 miles

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Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,437 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 53,981 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 56,478 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,478 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,548 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,499 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 33,499 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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AY02 NJZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY02 NJZ, 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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What year was AY02 NJZ registered?

AY02 NJZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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