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FY02 DZE

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,133 mi
Last recorded114,133 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 DZE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 114,133 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 112,798 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both len's slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 111,775 miles

Handbrake could do with adjustment

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,511 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,011 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 107,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 105,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 101,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 95,748 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,121 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 94,074 miles

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,869 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,025 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 75,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn on inner face

different size tyres fitted front to rear

nearside front tyre worn low on edge and perished

offside front tyre worn low on edge and perished

Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn on inner face

different size tyres fitted front to rear

nearside front tyre worn low on edge and perished

offside front tyre worn low on edge and perished

pressure low in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 46,440 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 41,485 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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FY02 DZE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FY02 DZE, 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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FY02 DZE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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