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MR02 AWJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,882 mi
Last recorded87,882 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 AWJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 87,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 87,881 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 86,626 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,219 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 84,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 84,572 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 83,798 miles

Front corrosion to front suspension components

Rear corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,313 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 80,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm, 205-50-r15.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,104 miles

front suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 64,104 miles

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

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

brakes discs showing some slight corrosion.

front suspension coil springs slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,754 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 31,870 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,847 miles

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,045 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,412 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 27,412 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,175 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,838 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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MR02 AWJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR02 AWJ, 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 MR02 AWJ registered?

MR02 AWJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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