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MT02 GYN

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,557 mi
Last recorded47,557 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 GYN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 47,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 47,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 46,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,185 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,748 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 45,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine radiator hose clip corroded and leaking coolant slightly

rear cross member shows a hole and corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 44,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 43,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 43,608 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure

Pass 22 May 2017 42,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 41,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 39,826 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 39,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 May 2013 38,702 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,925 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 36,925 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 May 2011 35,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 32,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 29,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 26,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 22,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,837 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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MT02 GYN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT02 GYN, 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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MT02 GYN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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