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GU02 TZA

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,669 mi
Last recorded75,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 TZA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,669 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 66,783 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,216 miles

Both front tyres cracking within tread

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,040 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,778 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,606 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 40,309 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,004 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Fail 13 Mar 2006 29,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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GU02 TZA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU02 TZA, 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 GU02 TZA registered?

GU02 TZA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is GU02 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 TZA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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