2002 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · GY02 RBZ

The Toyota MR2 presented a current roadworthy status following the 15 September 2025 MOT test at 120,182 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. Maintenance trend across the supplied history reads as stable in mechanical terms, with no advisories or faults logged at any examination. The vehicle did incur administrative-style failures on 5 September 2025 at 120,045 miles and on 5 September 2024 at 114,909 miles, both showing no defects recorded; these anomalies suggest procedural or documentation issues rather than escalating wear. Recorded mileage sits at 120,182 against a 24-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,000 miles per year and indicating light use for its age. The odometer advanced from 103,058 miles at the 7 September 2023 test to 114,909 miles by 5 September 2024, then to 120,045 miles by 5 September 2025, a modest annual climb that reflects gentle running rather than high-stress commuting. No significant gaps appear between annual tests. The sparse but clean ledger offers little evidence of neglected consumable replacement cycles. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT entries may not capture. The tester flagged no suspension bushes, coil springs, binding calipers or brake disc wear across the record, yet a 2002 MR2 stored for long periods risks degraded rubber mounts and superficial corrosion on structural members. Examine the subframe, sills and rear arches for rust, and confirm brake fluid condition and tyre sidewall cracking before purchase. The duplicated fail-and-pass events on same dates imply the previous owner addressed a non-mechanical compliance point swiftly. Verify the DVSA failure reasons via the official record, as the absence of recorded defects obscures the cause. Overall, the mechanical narrative shows consistent test passes with low mileage, but prudent scrutiny of suspension and structural integrity remains warranted for a vehicle of this vintage.