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WX52 AWV

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

50,503 mi
Last recorded50,503 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 AWV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 50,503 miles

All under body steering and suspension components are corroded

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 50,469 miles

All underbody steering and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,427 miles

All underbody suspension and steering components have heavy surface corrosion

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,376 miles

All underbody suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,345 miles

All under body steering and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,182 miles

All underbody steering and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 47,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,464 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 48,024 miles

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

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

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST FLEX

Pass 4 Jun 2016 46,195 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,394 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 42,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 42,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,263 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 42,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 41,593 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 39,693 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 39,681 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,435 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 24,211 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 24,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 20,614 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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WX52 AWV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 WX52 AWV, 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 WX52 AWV registered?

WX52 AWV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is WX52 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 AWV shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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