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MR02 DEE

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

126,268 mi
Last recorded126,268 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 DEE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,268 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,738 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 117,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,636 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,415 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,681 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 100,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,595 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,194 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine light on

Fail 19 Dec 2017 80,192 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine light on

Pass 28 Dec 2016 71,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 54,254 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,768 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,768 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,732 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,328 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,725 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 DEE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DEE, 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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What year was MR02 DEE registered?

MR02 DEE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is MR02 DEE safe to buy?

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