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VX52 ZLN

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,349 mi
Last recorded94,349 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 ZLN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 94,349 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 94,347 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,084 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 90,963 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,335 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 88,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,702 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 80,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,387 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 74,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,482 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,580 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,806 miles

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

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,381 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,000 miles

The use of a fuel system cleaner is advised as emmissions were only just acceptable.

Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 15,802 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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VX52 ZLN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver 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 VX52 ZLN, 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 VX52 ZLN registered?

VX52 ZLN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is VX52 ZLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX52 ZLN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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