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WR52 DJZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,759 mi
Last recorded154,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 DJZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 154,759 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Jun 2026 154,759 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 153,533 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 152,162 miles

slight low effort to offside hand brake

Pass 7 Jun 2023 149,727 miles

slight low effort to offside parking brake

Fail 5 Jun 2023 149,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight low effort to offside parking brake

Pass 16 Jun 2022 144,718 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 138,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,900 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 135,797 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,211 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 123,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 123,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,805 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,800 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,383 miles

slight side wall damage nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2013 99,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight side wall damage nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2012 95,351 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 95,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,496 miles

front and rear number plates poorly spaced

Pass 22 Jul 2010 85,854 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 85,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,818 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,281 miles

Emmission readings fluctuate

Engine light on

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 49,736 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 49,734 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust rattle when revved up. possible exhaust internals rattling.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 34,927 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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WR52 DJZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR52 DJZ, 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 WR52 DJZ registered?

WR52 DJZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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