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G3 NYX

2002 Toyota MR2

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,900 mi
Last recorded118,900 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 NYX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 118,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 118,458 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 118,457 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,058 miles

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 26 May 2017 117,844 miles

both rear inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 12 May 2016 116,601 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 114,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 112,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,124 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

minor chips to windscreen

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 92,343 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,853 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 59,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,833 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

long travel on parking brake lever

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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G3 NYX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G3 NYX, 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 G3 NYX registered?

G3 NYX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is G3 NYX safe to buy?

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