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MO02 RNA

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,442 mi
Last recorded96,442 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO02 RNA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 96,442 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 96,442 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,735 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS .

Fail 13 Aug 2024 95,735 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH . (4.1.4 (b))

GENERAL CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS .

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,492 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED .

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 95,492 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED .

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,140 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 95,140 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 94,803 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 12 Aug 2021 94,803 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 12 Aug 2021 94,799 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,555 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,555 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,410 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 94,406 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,113 miles

CRACKING.

Nearside Front Outer CRACKING

Fail 30 Jul 2018 94,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

CRACKING.

Nearside Front Outer CRACKING

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,577 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,098 miles

EML on.

Oil leak.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,452 miles

Engine management light on.

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,034 miles

EML staying on

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

offside and nearside headlamp lens` tarnished reducing beam output

Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,033 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

EML staying on

offside and nearside headlamp lens` tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,063 miles

engine under tray damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2013 79,029 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine under tray damaged

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,286 miles

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,353 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

both rear park brake mechanisms not returning freely

low reading from o/s park brake

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,967 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,392 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 54,392 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,425 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,913 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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MO02 RNA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MO02 RNA, 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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MO02 RNA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is MO02 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO02 RNA shows 35 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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