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EU02 BZX

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,238 mi
Last recorded132,238 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 BZX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 132,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 130,835 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 129,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,452 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,743 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 126,714 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 124,527 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight movement

Offside Front top strut mount has slight movement

Offside inner drive shaft boot slightly weeping

Fail 6 Dec 2019 124,527 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight movement

Offside Front top strut mount has slight movement

Offside inner drive shaft boot slightly weeping

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,018 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 121,910 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top strut mount slight movement

Offside Front top strut mount slight movement

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

Rear flexible clutch fluid pipe fouling rear mounting

Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 118,881 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 116,617 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsr brake hose twisted.

Osr inner cv boot small leak.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 105,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,811 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 101,810 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,725 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 85,964 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 85,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 83,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,823 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2007 61,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 52,432 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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EU02 BZX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EU02 BZX, 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

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What year was EU02 BZX registered?

EU02 BZX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EU02 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 BZX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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