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MM51 LZT

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,754 mi
Last recorded78,754 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 LZT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 78,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 78,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 77,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 73,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,845 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 142,775 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))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 141,440 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush bar from subframe (2.4.G.2)

Rear park brake % just passed

Fail 29 Jun 2017 141,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 140,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,402 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 135,400 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 131,550 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 131,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 122,677 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT WONT GO OUT.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN U.J. TO RACK AND ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION.

THERE ARE MARKS ACROSS WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE 'A' ZONE DUE TO FAULTY WIPER BLADES.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 122,677 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT WONT GO OUT.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN U.J. TO RACK AND ADVISE FURTHER ATTENTION.

THERE ARE MARKS ACROSS WINDSCREEN OUTSIDE 'A' ZONE DUE TO FAULTY WIPER BLADES.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 104,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 74,555 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 65,003 miles

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

hand brake travel excessive but not reached no reserve

under bonnet shields fitted not allowing correct inspection of inner wing areas

Pass 8 May 2006 55,259 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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MM51 LZT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MM51 LZT, 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

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What year was MM51 LZT registered?

MM51 LZT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is MM51 LZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 LZT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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