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NCZ 6396

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Other 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,894 mi
Last recorded116,894 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCZ 6396
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 116,894 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 116,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2024 115,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 114,359 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 114,331 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,954 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 112,921 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 112,887 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 112,854 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 111,089 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 111,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 110,168 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 110,148 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 108,764 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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NCZ 6396 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NCZ 6396, 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

How do I check the history of NCZ 6396?

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What year was NCZ 6396 registered?

NCZ 6396 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is NCZ 6396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCZ 6396 shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NCZ 6396 have outstanding finance?

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