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DNZ 5068

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,620 mi
Last recorded72,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 5068
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 72,620 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 69,620 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,544 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged *DANGEROUS* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not all components can be fully inspected

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted not all components can be fully inspected

Offside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,608 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 68,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,134 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,592 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2015 67,592 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 65,916 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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,384 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,081 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 64,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 61,514 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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DNZ 5068 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DNZ 5068, 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 DNZ 5068 registered?

DNZ 5068 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is DNZ 5068 safe to buy?

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