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MR02 SRD

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,810 mi
Last recorded48,810 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,810 miles

General surface corrosion on body and suspension components

Pass 24 Mar 2025 48,361 miles

General Surface Corrosion on suspension components front and rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Fail 27 Feb 2024 48,111 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,871 miles

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 46,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 45,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 42,946 miles

Surface rust to front and rear suspension components and sub frame

Pass 11 May 2017 42,347 miles

All four tyres cracking

Nearside front brake pipe rusty

Rear discs in poor condition

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,567 miles

Surface rust to suspension sub frames

Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,293 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,181 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,065 miles

Slight corrosion on rear discs

Fail 6 Feb 2009 18,889 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 18,889 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 13,489 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 13,275 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 13,275 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,037 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 7,256 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 SRD is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SRD, 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 SRD registered?

MR02 SRD is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is MR02 SRD safe to buy?

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