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RX02 KWY

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,233 mi
Last recorded96,233 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 KWY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,233 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,619 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,669 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

clutch flexi-pipe slightly fouling against bracket

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,049 miles

Front and rear hub component has corrosion

Nearside Front tyre has worn and cracked on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front and rear hub component has corrosion

Nearside Front tyre has worn and cracked on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,542 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 84,542 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,107 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 82,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 75,155 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,610 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,675 miles

slight perrishing offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,219 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 41,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,152 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 40,152 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,701 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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RX02 KWY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RX02 KWY, 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 RX02 KWY registered?

RX02 KWY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RX02 KWY safe to buy?

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