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MX52 GXG

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,482 mi
Last recorded110,482 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 GXG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 110,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 110,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General underside very rusty

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 108,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,417 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,414 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,415 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM tyre perished heavily (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM tyre perished heavily (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 94,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM tyre perished heavily (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM tyre perished heavily (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 84,872 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 75,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 75,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield loose

Off side front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,629 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 62,629 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 55,975 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,992 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,903 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 26,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2006 19,815 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 22 Aug 2005 16,263 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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MX52 GXG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 MX52 GXG, 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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MX52 GXG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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