2002 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · EA02 SKF
2002 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2002. Recorded mileage 135,445 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA02 SKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 135,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA02 SKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Mr2 (EA02 SKF) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
EA02 SKF Mileage History
- 12/06/2024129,005 mi
- 01/10/2025135,395 mi+6,390 mi
- 18/04/2026135,411 mi+16 mi
- 09/07/2026135,424 mi+13 mi
- 09/07/2026135,445 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 3,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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