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DY02 PKX

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,702 mi
Last recorded67,702 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 PKX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 67,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 67,586 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake efficiency low

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,063 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 65,063 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,686 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,686 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,970 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 53,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

MIL light on

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,409 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,028 miles

heavy rust on front dampers

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,268 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 48,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,040 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 48,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,250 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 45,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,132 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,814 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,236 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 40,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,126 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 35,055 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,916 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 33,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,638 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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DY02 PKX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY02 PKX, 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 DY02 PKX registered?

DY02 PKX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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