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SJ02 MZG

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,277 mi
Last recorded92,277 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 MZG
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 92,277 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 92,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 88,821 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 88,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,079 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 85,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,198 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 79,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,549 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 76,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,948 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 73,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,448 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,477 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,156 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,904 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,406 miles

pads fitted on front seat belts at time of test

plastic trims fitted to sills at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,202 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,516 miles

seat belt pads fitted on front seat belts at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,221 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,349 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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SJ02 MZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ02 MZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SJ02 MZG is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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