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MA52 DPZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,841 mi
Last recorded139,841 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 DPZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 125,825 miles

eml light on

minimum reserve travel left on park brake. Rear brake performance only just met

Fail 13 Jul 2023 125,825 miles

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

eml light on

minimum reserve travel left on park brake. Rear brake performance only just met

Fail 14 Jun 2023 125,748 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 119,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 119,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 119,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 113,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 109,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyres perished

Offside Front tyres perished

engine warning lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 108,378 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 103,994 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,791 miles

Front suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Front wipers poor

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 93,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Front wipers poor

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 90,957 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,957 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2011 86,327 miles

Both rear tyres perished and split

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 86,327 miles

Both rear tyres perished and split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,877 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,737 miles

Coolant leak

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 67,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front wipers smearing when tested recommend new wipers

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,832 miles

front brake pads approx 50% worn

near side rear wheel slight binding

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,749 miles

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Nearside rear brake starting to bind on

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,749 miles

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Nearside rear brake starting to bind on!

Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,754 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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MA52 DPZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MA52 DPZ, 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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MA52 DPZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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