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BX52 BDZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,823 mi
Last recorded129,823 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 BDZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 129,823 miles

FUEL TANK BEEN REPAIRED BUT NOT LEAKING

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

SURFACVE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 11 Nov 2024 128,337 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills/floor&chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

surface corrosion to front and rear uspension components but not seriously weakened

underside of vehicle heavily painted/waxoiled

Pass 9 Oct 2023 127,339 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor repaired from inside vehicle but not weakened (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills,floor/chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floorpans, box/chassis sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear inner wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Aug 2023 127,338 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor has been repaired from inside vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs/inner wheelarches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor pan box sections/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner lower sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corrosion to lower steering coupling joint but not seriously weakened and has no visible wear/play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills,floor/chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner upper wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

fuel tank has been repaired but not leaking

unable to inspect front luggage compartment due plastic liner

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,346 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leak on rack (2.1.5 (a))

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 9 Jun 2018 124,782 miles

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

both front tie rods corroded on surface

fuel tank has been repaired

Fail 14 Oct 2017 124,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking holed (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear sub frame holed (2.4.G.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,235 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear parking brake showing slightly low reading

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,235 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose bolt loose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear parking brake showing slightly low reading

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2014 115,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,254 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,032 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 91,032 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,811 miles

long hand brake lever travel

Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

long hand brake lever travel

Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 73,753 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 55,960 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,996 miles

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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BX52 BDZ 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 76.2%.

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 BX52 BDZ, 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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BX52 BDZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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