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RD02 MXM

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,823 mi
Last recorded73,823 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 MXM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 73,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,096 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,737 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 68,005 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,656 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))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,032 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,394 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 61,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,755 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 58,743 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,626 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,871 miles

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

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

front tyres worn inside edges poss tracking fault

Fail 11 Aug 2015 53,867 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

front tyres worn inside edges poss tracking fault

Pass 7 Aug 2014 51,204 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 51,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,730 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 43,713 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 40,433 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,186 miles

The hand brake is close to the end of its reserve travel.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 36,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

The hand brake is close to the end of its reserve travel.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,752 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 14,145 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RD02 MXM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RD02 MXM, 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 RD02 MXM registered?

RD02 MXM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is RD02 MXM safe to buy?

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