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GY02 YPZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,671 mi
Last recorded120,671 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 YPZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,671 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 120,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 118,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 118,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 117,902 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 117,185 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Slight corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake performance 16% minimum is 16% recommend repair or adjustment

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,810 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 115,518 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated No reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 115,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification Exhaust fouling on Anti-roll bar (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Positive Battery cable rubbing on rear strut brace (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 113,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust strap/mount broken

Fail 22 Oct 2018 112,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust strap/mount broken

Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,383 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,175 miles

Front Brakes slightly jedders

Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coolant leak from engine

engine management warning lamp on

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 4 Nov 2015 101,853 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coolant leak from engine

engine management warning lamp on

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,329 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,272 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,272 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Brake discs are rusty.

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake is binding on.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,585 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,329 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,665 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,137 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 58,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres near limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 May 2007 50,695 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,956 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 26,654 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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GY02 YPZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY02 YPZ, 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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GY02 YPZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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