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GX52 DPZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

55,856 mi
Last recorded55,856 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 DPZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 55,856 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 55,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 58,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,847 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 55,847 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,815 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 55,814 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,694 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 55,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,606 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,319 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 55,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 55,124 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 55,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,992 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 91,992 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 35,934 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 33,074 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

offside rear tyre showing surface cracking on outer edge of tread

Pass 19 May 2011 30,135 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 30,135 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,221 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 26,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 26,124 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,323 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,217 miles

front tyres perished, wearing inside edge of tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2006 15,924 miles

front tyres wearing on inner egde

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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GX52 DPZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX52 DPZ, 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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What year was GX52 DPZ registered?

GX52 DPZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GX52 DPZ safe to buy?

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