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WX02 ZHO

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,696 mi
Last recorded138,696 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 ZHO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 138,696 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 138,451 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

advise covering of rust on suspension parts

Pass 19 Mar 2024 138,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise covering of rust on suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2023 137,770 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 135,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 135,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 135,163 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 135,163 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 134,199 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 134,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2018 132,930 miles

Under guards fitted impeding visual inspections

Pass 30 May 2017 130,867 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 20 May 2017 130,858 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2016 128,578 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 128,524 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 126,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 126,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 123,765 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

front & rear suspension componnents corroding.

front brake discs corroding.

n/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit worn on inner edge.

n/s/rear tyre perishing.

o/s hand brake lower efficiency recomend attenion.

o/s seat belt fluffing.

o/s/rear tyre perishing & radial cracks on inner wall recomend replacement.

rear brake discs badly pitted & corroded.

windscreen scratched & small stone chips.

wipers slight smearing.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,856 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,263 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 104,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 95,373 miles

Both Front Coil Springs Corroding Slightly

Both Front Shock Absorbers Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Front & Rear Anti-Roll Bars Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

N/S/F Tyre Only Just Legal--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding

Wipers Smearing Slightly

Lower Steering Column Badly Corroded RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT

Pass 24 Apr 2010 95,373 miles

Both Front Coil Springs Corroding Slightly

Both Front Shock Absorbers Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Front & Rear Anti-Roll Bars Corroding

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

N/S/F Tyre Only Just Legal--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Power Steering Feed Pipes Corroding

Wipers Smearing Slightly

Lower Steering Column Badly Corroded RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT

Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 78,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 78,649 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 71,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,656 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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WX02 ZHO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WX02 ZHO, 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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WX02 ZHO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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