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YX02 TZG

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,699 mi
Last recorded99,699 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 TZG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 99,699 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine mil on

Fail 11 Feb 2026 99,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine mil on

Pass 14 Feb 2025 98,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 98,506 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,144 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 97,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 95,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,725 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,356 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 83,993 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 83,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2017 82,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 78,040 miles

Offside Rear hand brake efficieny only just meet

Pass 19 May 2015 72,212 miles

o/s/r hand brake efficency only just meet

Pass 20 May 2014 70,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 69,808 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 69,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,019 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 68,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,471 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 65,349 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 65,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,168 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 62,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,721 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 54,578 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,114 miles

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

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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YX02 TZG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX02 TZG, 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 YX02 TZG registered?

YX02 TZG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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