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WM02 WDX

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 WDX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 79,299 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 79,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose ( front to rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,950 miles

All suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,539 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,277 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 73,584 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 73,582 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 71,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,637 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 33,470 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 32,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Hand brake arm not moveing (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,011 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 66,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,230 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,989 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,836 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,876 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 43,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,337 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn very close to limit/bold inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2008 26,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn very close to limit/bold inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WM02 WDX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM02 WDX, 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 WM02 WDX registered?

WM02 WDX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 August 2002.

Is WM02 WDX safe to buy?

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