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SP02 ZDU

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

130,677 mi
Last recorded130,677 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 ZDU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,677 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2025 130,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,840 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 122,824 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2023 116,203 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 116,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 108,896 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,628 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 106,623 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 104,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear parking brake slightly low effort

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,656 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 100,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,492 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 98,425 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,866 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 95,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,134 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 93,123 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,047 miles

Both sides front shocker dust covers detached

Front & rear tyres differant sizes

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,039 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 85,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres cracking

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

underside corrosion present

Fail 30 Jul 2012 73,455 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

underside corrosion present

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,215 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 69,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,690 miles

advise front brake pads look low

advise n/s/f o/s/f outer tyre walls starting to perish

advise slight corrosion to front brake discs o/s n/s

advise to replace front wiper blades torn but clearing windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,647 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 79,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,495 miles

engine management lamp on constantly

front discs pitted and corroded on inner surfaces

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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SP02 ZDU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SP02 ZDU, 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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SP02 ZDU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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