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RHZ 430

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,869 mi
Last recorded32,869 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHZ 430
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 32,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 32,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 32,722 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 31,769 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 30,358 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 30,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 28,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 23,058 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 23,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,980 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,851 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 22,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front tyre,s have been slightly catching on body when in full lock but they just missed when tested

Fail 5 Aug 2011 22,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front tyre,s have been slightly catching on body when in full lock but they just missed when tested

Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,805 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 20,805 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 19,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,124 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,226 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 17,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RHZ 430 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RHZ 430, 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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What year was RHZ 430 registered?

RHZ 430 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is RHZ 430 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHZ 430 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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