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MA51 JCK

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,010 mi
Last recorded63,010 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 JCK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 63,010 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

advise corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2025 64,817 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,345 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Fail 3 Apr 2024 63,341 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,482 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

condition o/s/f and n/s/f coil spring

n/s/r handbrake effort

Pass 6 Apr 2022 61,847 miles

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f coil springs

corrosion on rear brake disc s

headlamp lenses

Fail 4 Apr 2022 61,835 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f coil springs

corrosion on rear brake disc s

headlamp lenses

Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,448 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,813 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 59,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,869 miles

boot deteriorated n/s/f shock absorber

boot deteriorated o/s/f shock absorber

cut in outer wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,175 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 24 Mar 2016 40,577 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,278 miles

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,767 miles

Rear discs dust back plate corroded.

Pass 5 May 2010 18,879 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 18,422 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,422 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,863 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 17,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,534 miles

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

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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MA51 JCK is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA51 JCK, 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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MA51 JCK is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is MA51 JCK safe to buy?

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