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MD02 RZX

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,140 mi
Last recorded27,140 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 RZX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 27,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 25,877 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 23,935 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 22,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 21,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 20,074 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 17,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 17,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front inner rack joints corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 17,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,411 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 17,403 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 17,151 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 16,814 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,341 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 14 Nov 2012 15,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake effort just meets requirements

Fail 28 Nov 2011 14,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 14,754 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 14,011 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 14,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 9,090 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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MD02 RZX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 MD02 RZX, 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 MD02 RZX registered?

MD02 RZX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is MD02 RZX safe to buy?

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