2002 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · SM02 CFP
2002 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 98,602 miles. MOT valid until 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM02 CFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 98,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM02 CFP 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 (SM02 CFP) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (42 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
SM02 CFP Mileage History
- 10/10/202395,406 mi
- 11/10/202395,406 mi
- 17/10/202497,066 mi+1,660 mi
- 04/11/202497,067 mi+1 mi
- 30/10/202598,602 mi+1,535 mi
Average of roughly 1,554 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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