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MR02 SAL

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,032 mi
Last recorded33,032 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 SAL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 33,032 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 33,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2024 32,922 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 32,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,455 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 31,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,474 miles

Nearside Front tyre signs of cracking ( tread area)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,738 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,823 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 27,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s side sill dent

rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,861 miles

n/s side sill small dent

steering coupling u/j rusted.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,937 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise front brake inbalance 24 percent.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,720 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 15,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,074 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 9,333 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 SAL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SAL, 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 SAL registered?

MR02 SAL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MR02 SAL safe to buy?

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