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DX02 DXM

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

114,464 mi
Last recorded114,464 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 DXM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 114,464 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 113,453 miles

car has surface rust

Pass 20 Jun 2024 112,027 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dirty lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 111,188 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 19 Jun 2023 111,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,327 miles

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

noise heard while driving

Fail 16 Jun 2021 109,323 miles

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

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

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

noise heard while driving

Pass 22 Jun 2020 108,142 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 108,118 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering u/j worn (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 106,887 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 106,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,112 miles

Nearside Rear reduced effort to nsr parking brake

Fail 16 Jun 2018 106,109 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reduced effort to nsr parking brake

Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,365 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 103,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,881 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded on iner face

Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,833 miles

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

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

o/s front brake disc corroded on iner face

Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,192 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 91,192 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 87,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2009 69,988 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 54,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,661 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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DX02 DXM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DX02 DXM, 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 DX02 DXM registered?

DX02 DXM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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