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MX02 VDR

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,082 mi
Last recorded123,082 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 VDR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 123,082 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 118,990 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 118,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system CORRODED. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 117,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 117,055 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 117,051 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,876 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

coolant low

o/s/f shocker corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 116,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

coolant low

o/s/f shocker corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2019 116,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate is badly corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake effort is less than I would expect.

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate is missing.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 116,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate is badly corroded

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

Nearside Rear park brake effort is only 43kg compared to 173kg on the offside.

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate is missing

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 116,811 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield is loose

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate is badly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear park brake effort is only 43kg compared to 173kg on the offside.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm,wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc back plate is missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 115,344 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 106,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 105,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,152 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 98,151 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,332 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 95,321 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,085 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,982 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,010 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

rear fuel tank cover loose

Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,010 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

rear fuel tank cover loose

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,171 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MX02 VDR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MX02 VDR, 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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MX02 VDR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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