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MRZ 3840

2002 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,993 mi
Last recorded111,993 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 3840
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 111,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 109,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel hard to rotate

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 103,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel hard to rotate

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,026 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 96,026 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 90,868 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 90,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 90,029 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,307 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 86,928 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,514 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,062 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,929 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 79,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,409 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 61,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 55,209 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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MRZ 3840 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MRZ 3840, 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

How do I check the history of MRZ 3840?

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What year was MRZ 3840 registered?

MRZ 3840 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is MRZ 3840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRZ 3840 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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