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NK02 GSZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 GSZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,536 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 98,536 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe fouling suspension arm and rear bumper (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

previous welded repairs carried out and undersealed

Pass 15 Nov 2022 88,788 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,210 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,941 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,348 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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Fail 15 Oct 2018 76,254 miles

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

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,199 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,191 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,786 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 73,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,055 miles

offside rear brake disc inner face heavily pitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 72,055 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake disc inner face heavily pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

enngine check light showing

front brake back plates corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,493 miles

engine management showing on dash

front brake back plates corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 67,491 miles

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

engine management showing on dash

front brake back plates corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,567 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 62,565 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,754 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 59,754 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 56,043 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 49,613 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 41,224 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,288 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 28,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,489 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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NK02 GSZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 NK02 GSZ, 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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NK02 GSZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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