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M222 BAE

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,795 mi
Last recorded128,795 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 BAE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 128,795 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 128,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 119,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 119,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 116,577 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,423 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 104,421 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,332 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 99,328 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 94,532 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,383 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,741 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 79,649 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 59,151 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,402 miles

both front tyres perrished

both front tyres wearing thin

Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,402 miles

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

both front tyres perrished

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,878 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,317 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,663 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge. †both rear tyres slightly damaged.

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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M222 BAE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M222 BAE, 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 M222 BAE registered?

M222 BAE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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