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EU52 MRX

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 MRX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 85,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

lower front wings corroded

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 May 2025 85,017 miles

both sills corroded but still solid

Pass 20 May 2024 84,307 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 83,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 82,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 81,587 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,287 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 29 May 2019 78,915 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 78,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 77,376 miles

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

Front slight binding front brakes

Pass 17 May 2017 75,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion All over vehicle underneath (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 74,058 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 74,058 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 71,705 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 71,705 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 69,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 66,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2011 61,865 miles

both front brake discs slightly rusted on inner surface. passed roller brake test on performance

Pass 18 May 2010 59,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 57,127 miles

All tyres wearing low on edges, as if underinflated

Both front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2008 52,558 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 52,558 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,236 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,601 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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EU52 MRX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU52 MRX, 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 EU52 MRX registered?

EU52 MRX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EU52 MRX safe to buy?

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