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DA51 NCZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,738 mi
Last recorded119,738 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 NCZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,738 miles

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

front brake pads are low

front springs are corroded

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is close to the limit

Fail 3 Sep 2018 119,738 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brake pads are low

front springs are corroded

nearside rear tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre is close to the limit

Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,159 miles

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,249 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 108,244 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,835 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 101,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,394 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 97,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,295 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,998 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 77,993 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded inner surface

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

long travel to handbrake

Fail 29 Sep 2008 53,553 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,553 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,973 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,067 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 32,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,232 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 27,232 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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DA51 NCZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DA51 NCZ, 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 DA51 NCZ registered?

DA51 NCZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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