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VA52 WMX

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,881 mi
Last recorded68,881 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 WMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 68,881 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 68,814 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,764 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded badly corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various underbody corrosion.components corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2023 65,764 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded badly corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various underbody corrosion.components corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2022 64,004 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

various components corroding.front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

various components corroding.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,209 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 60,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,247 miles

Front washer jets one washer blocked each side still provides enough fluid toclear screen

Nearside Front Headlamp slight deterioration of lens not seriously reducing light output

Offside Front Headlamp slight deterioration of lens not seriously reducing light output

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,639 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 54,875 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,810 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,087 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,497 miles

o/s hand brake efficiency poor

rear brake linnings wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,104 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,986 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,427 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 33,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,748 miles

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Both rear tyres getting low on tread depth. (2mm-3mm)

Handbrake has long travel ( still reserve)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,497 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 23,876 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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VA52 WMX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VA52 WMX, 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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What year was VA52 WMX registered?

VA52 WMX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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