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GV02 ZRG

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

161,929 mi
Last recorded161,929 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 ZRG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 161,929 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake travel high (1.1.18 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / CHASSIE LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / CHASSIE LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 161,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake travel high (1.1.18 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / CHASSIE LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rack area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL / CHASSIE LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 157,555 miles

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

corrosion underside

Pass 29 Apr 2024 148,786 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 142,903 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 142,891 miles

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

Front anti roll bar corroded

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also backing plate missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted routed incorrectly and very close to tyre ! (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear both n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,124 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under side various sections of chassis corroded and rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,923 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 137,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 136,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 135,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,749 miles

Both rear brake slightly binding.

Handbrake slight travel.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,784 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 128,784 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 124,105 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,237 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 117,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,825 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,083 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,355 miles

corrosion apparent on metal power steering pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,033 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 90,434 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,434 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 79,031 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,998 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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GV02 ZRG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GV02 ZRG, 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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GV02 ZRG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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