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RX52 SZP

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,402 mi
Last recorded96,402 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 SZP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 99,214 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,513 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 92,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,235 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 28 Jul 2016 86,373 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 86,123 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,486 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2014 75,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 65,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split

Pass 17 May 2011 59,578 miles

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

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Pass 11 May 2010 49,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 37,258 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

slight leak on water pump

Pass 23 May 2008 30,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,556 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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RX52 SZP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RX52 SZP, 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 RX52 SZP registered?

RX52 SZP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RX52 SZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX52 SZP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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