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YJ52 RZB

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,510 mi
Last recorded132,510 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RZB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 132,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 132,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability "D" Bush Missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 120,771 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 120,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,815 miles

corroded underneath

inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,630 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 77,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,060 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,905 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,251 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 77,251 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 67,524 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,489 miles

Both rear brake discs deteriorated/corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,474 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 61,182 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,848 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 58,848 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,099 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,559 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,135 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,291 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,147 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YJ52 RZB is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YJ52 RZB, 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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YJ52 RZB is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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