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FA02 DBX

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,379 mi
Last recorded90,379 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 DBX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 90,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 89,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 84,712 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,312 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 79,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,697 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,301 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe corroded at steering rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,870 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 71,850 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,583 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,862 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,114 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,114 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,396 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 65,396 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,270 miles

rear brake discs v,rusty on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,025 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,586 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,723 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,181 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 48,181 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 43,171 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 43,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,691 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)

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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FA02 DBX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA02 DBX, 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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FA02 DBX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is FA02 DBX safe to buy?

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