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N52 PWL

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,777 mi
Last recorded76,777 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 PWL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 76,777 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 76,365 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,019 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,750 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,618 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,245 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 67,372 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 25 Jun 2011 66,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,274 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 65,274 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 62,582 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 62,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 61,168 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 57,693 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 57,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 6 May 2006 52,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2006 52,499 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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N52 PWL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 N52 PWL, 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

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What year was N52 PWL registered?

N52 PWL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is N52 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N52 PWL 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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