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DY52 AYT

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,323 mi
Last recorded134,323 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 AYT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 134,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes before brake hose section (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs at top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlight aims dull but pattern visible

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Very slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 134,321 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle nearside lagging badly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Very dull due to lense (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Very dull due to lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle Badly out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes before brake hose section (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs at top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 128,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes before brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 122,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 118,594 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 118,594 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 116,032 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 117,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,215 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 107,381 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 104,759 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,036 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 97,909 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 95,211 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,339 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,339 miles

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

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

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

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 21 Mar 2012 72,056 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,831 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,791 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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DY52 AYT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DY52 AYT, 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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DY52 AYT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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