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N531 AJX

2002 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,799 mi
Last recorded115,799 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 AJX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 115,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,783 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 115,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 114,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 113,454 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,171 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 111,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 107,872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,296 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,838 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 93,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 11,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 91,912 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 83,618 miles

slight binding on o / s / f brake

o / s / f tyre worn on inside

both front suspension rubber weather covers torn

front no plate fixed to inside of wind screen

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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N531 AJX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N531 AJX, 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 N531 AJX registered?

N531 AJX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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