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MJ02 ALO

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,389 mi
Last recorded105,389 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 ALO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,389 miles

Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips In Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 100,259 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips In Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,583 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips In Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,542 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips In Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 86,520 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,939 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 80,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,861 miles

handbrake high when operated adjustment would be beneficial

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,332 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 62,362 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,185 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 59,732 miles

o/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,511 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 50,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,079 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 44,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 35,737 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 20,869 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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MJ02 ALO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 MJ02 ALO, 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 MJ02 ALO registered?

MJ02 ALO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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