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MLZ 7358

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,147 mi
Last recorded71,147 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 7358
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lighjt on

o/s & n/s handbrake linkage sticking slightly

slight corrosion on n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Jun 2015 71,147 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lighjt on

o/s & n/s handbrake linkage sticking slightly

slight corrosion on n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,871 miles

Engine Warning Lamp On,

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2014 65,844 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Jun 2013 61,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,084 miles

engine light on

oil level low 2 ltr added

Fail 27 Jun 2012 56,084 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

oil level low 2 ltr added

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine coolant level low at time of test

engine oil level low at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,829 miles

N/S/R brake disc slight scoring

O/S/R tyre slight cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,547 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,610 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 14,694 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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MLZ 7358 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MLZ 7358, 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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MLZ 7358 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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