2002 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · RL02 NXX
2002 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 114,485 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL02 NXX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 114,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL02 NXX 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 (RL02 NXX) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RL02 NXX Mileage History
- 24/05/2023107,799 mi
- 03/05/2024110,297 mi+2,498 mi
- 14/05/2025112,321 mi+2,024 mi
- 19/05/2025112,321 mi
- 21/05/2026114,485 mi+2,164 mi
Average of roughly 2,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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