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KM02 MZL

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,856 mi
Last recorded97,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 MZL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,856 miles

Brake discs rusty, possibly from standing? monitor after use

Coolant leak ()

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,681 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake effort slightly low

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

headlight images only just visible

Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2023 96,161 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Mar 2022 96,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high 1400rpm, should be between 750rpm and 850rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Undertray insecure at rear of inner sill (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 96,104 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 95,571 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 95,571 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 93,853 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front discs are a little rusty

both front tyres are cracking and perishing

exhaust is a little nosiey

front number plate is cracked and broken but still readable

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Sep 2017 93,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front discs are a little rusty

both front tyres are cracking and perishing

exhaust is a little nosiey

front number plate is cracked and broken but still readable

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system is noisey

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,568 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust system is noisey

slight oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,403 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,817 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 64,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,688 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

check light on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

check light on

Pass 7 Jun 2008 49,075 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 2 Jun 2007 38,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,392 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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KM02 MZL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KM02 MZL, 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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KM02 MZL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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