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HD51 NDL

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,949 mi
Last recorded41,949 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 NDL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 41,949 miles

Both headlight lenses cloudy , beam pattern ok

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 41,949 miles

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

Both headlight lenses cloudy , beam pattern ok

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 37,265 miles

Botn headlight lenses cloudy ,beam pattern ok

Fail 23 Jan 2025 37,265 miles

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

Botn headlight lenses cloudy ,beam pattern ok

Pass 29 Jan 2024 35,213 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Headlight lenses cloudy ,beam pattern ok

Fail 18 Jan 2024 35,189 miles

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

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

General corrosion to suspension components

Headlight lenses cloudy ,beam pattern ok

Pass 3 Jan 2023 31,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 24,864 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 21,982 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 21,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,753 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,451 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 19,581 miles

Both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edge

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,240 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,798 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

handbrake travel long

Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,516 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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HD51 NDL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HD51 NDL, 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 HD51 NDL registered?

HD51 NDL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is HD51 NDL safe to buy?

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