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MT02 WZW

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,107 mi
Last recorded106,107 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 WZW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 105,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 103,308 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 103,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 102,807 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 100,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 17,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,719 miles

Front both n/s o/s strut dust covers deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2016 90,537 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front both n/s o/s strut dust covers deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,240 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,549 miles

engine light on

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,015 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

engine light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r brake caliper slight damp unable to tell if brake fluid

Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 55,509 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs outer face slightly pitted

Rear park brake just met limits.

Signs of wear on nearside and offside front tyre inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs outer face slightly pitted

Rear park brake just met limits.

Signs of wear on nearside and offside front tyre inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,250 miles

ILLEGAL REG PLATES IN VEHICLE

nearside front wiper split at end/ offside blade damaged at end

Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,250 miles

ILLEGAL REG PLATES IN VEHICLE

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front wiper split at end/ offside blade damaged at end

Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,973 miles

technically the reg plates are illegal because of the letter spacing (new regulations)

the park brake on this type of vehicle is progressive (starts to bind after 2 clicks)the lever travel is normal for this type of vehicle.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 22,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 20,723 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 WZW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WZW, 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 MT02 WZW registered?

MT02 WZW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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