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MF02 MXZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,280 mi
Last recorded100,280 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 MXZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,280 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 100,268 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 96,636 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 96,636 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))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 93,363 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 93,355 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 22 Aug 2022 93,323 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,214 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,446 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 91,446 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,181 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 82,158 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,479 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,876 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 60,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml is on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,020 miles

front brake discs scored

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,608 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 42,608 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,824 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 34,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,259 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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MF02 MXZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc 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 MF02 MXZ, 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 MF02 MXZ registered?

MF02 MXZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is MF02 MXZ safe to buy?

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