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MR02 JMC

2002 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,150 mi
Last recorded94,150 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 JMC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 93,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 93,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 93,373 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,177 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,481 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,476 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 79,848 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 78,304 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 75,912 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

n/s/f shock weak

o/s/f shock weak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 75,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

n/s/f shock weak

o/s/f shock weak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,342 miles

both front tyres have adverse wear on inside edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,365 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 62,912 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2010 62,912 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 58,501 miles

very little reserve travel left in handbrake lever

Fail 20 May 2008 55,683 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 55,683 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,646 miles

rear brake pads next service

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,656 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 JMC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JMC, 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 JMC registered?

MR02 JMC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is MR02 JMC safe to buy?

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