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GX02 BYD

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,686 mi
Last recorded101,686 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BYD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 101,686 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 101,689 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 101,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 100,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,698 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 99,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,939 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,939 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 98,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,972 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 96,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 95,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 94,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 92,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 89,258 miles

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

need wheels on o/s/f off to check inner pad properly

rust ingress on inside edge of front discs

slight inbalance on front brakes

splits in o/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 21 Jun 2013 82,103 miles

covers under bonnet

front brake pad warning strips look close to the discs

items removed from the mirror prior to test

n/s wiper poor

power steering pipes onto the steering rack rusty

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,297 miles

Engine light on

Fail 14 Jun 2011 74,297 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine light on

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,173 miles

Engine light on

Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 41,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 32,558 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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GX02 BYD is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GX02 BYD, 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 GX02 BYD registered?

GX02 BYD is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is GX02 BYD safe to buy?

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