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DGZ 9079

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 9079
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 86,491 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 83,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2024 82,899 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 82,745 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 82,679 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,826 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 70,725 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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DGZ 9079 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DGZ 9079, 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

How do I check the history of DGZ 9079?

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What year was DGZ 9079 registered?

DGZ 9079 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is DGZ 9079 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 9079 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DGZ 9079 have outstanding finance?

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