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MJ52 FKA

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,696 mi
Last recorded72,696 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FKA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,696 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 72,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 69,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,070 miles

Parking brake has only just passed its efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,039 miles

Parking brake has only just met its pass efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Service brake has only just met its pass efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 65,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,506 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 65,506 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading only 40 no lock out (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,983 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,551 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,570 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 59,563 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,796 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,194 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,514 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,826 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,434 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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MJ52 FKA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ52 FKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ52 FKA?

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What year was MJ52 FKA registered?

MJ52 FKA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is MJ52 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ52 FKA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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