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W335 EFC

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,359 mi
Last recorded79,359 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW335 EFC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 79,359 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 79,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 78,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 73,048 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,585 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2021 72,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,516 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 70,782 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,371 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 65,421 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,598 miles

drivers door mirror smashed but not affecting view

park brake near end of travel

Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,021 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 49,931 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

little reserve travel left on handbrake

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,822 miles

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

slight play in steering rack.

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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W335 EFC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W335 EFC, 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 W335 EFC registered?

W335 EFC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is W335 EFC safe to buy?

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