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VA02 WBG

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,069 mi
Last recorded137,069 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WBG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 137,069 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 137,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 135,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 133,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2020 127,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 127,391 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,506 miles

parking brake travel close to limit

Fail 8 Mar 2019 121,499 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,862 miles

offside dipped beam slightly dim

offside registration lamp dim

Fail 28 Mar 2018 116,862 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside dipped beam slightly dim

offside registration lamp dim

Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,793 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,156 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 101,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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)

both front tyres worn on the inner tread area

nearside wiper blade worn

Fail 2 Apr 2015 86,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,721 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,850 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,651 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 35,559 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,263 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,703 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 17,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 10,913 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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VA02 WBG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VA02 WBG, 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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VA02 WBG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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