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MR02 HOT

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

115,944 mi
Last recorded115,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 HOT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 115,944 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 205/40/17 v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 114,689 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 114,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/40/17v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

general under body and suspension component corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,550 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,302 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 112,298 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both inop (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 111,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,385 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 110,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength xmember corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,865 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,316 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,731 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,515 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,662 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,120 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,843 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 33,335 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 20,767 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 HOT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HOT, 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 HOT registered?

MR02 HOT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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