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TRZ 1291

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,340 mi
Last recorded70,340 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRZ 1291
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 70,340 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 68,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 67,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 65,826 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 64,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 61,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 58,151 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 58,151 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,006 miles

inner surface of front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 52,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 51,412 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2016 51,412 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2015 50,572 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2014 49,429 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 48,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/f brake disc corroded and scored on inner face

Pass 4 May 2012 47,203 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 45,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 45,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 44,393 miles

n/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,705 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,047 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 34,878 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)

o/s headlight at max high level

Fail 13 Mar 2007 34,878 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s headlight at max high level

Pass 21 Mar 2006 28,489 miles

surface rust or corrosion too inner edges front brake discs

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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TRZ 1291 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TRZ 1291, 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 TRZ 1291 registered?

TRZ 1291 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is TRZ 1291 safe to buy?

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