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Toyota MR2 MOT Results

70.2% pass rate
from 1,056 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes (57% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.095% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.095% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Hand lever (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Lever (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.57% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.57% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.095% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.095% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.095% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.095% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.095% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.095% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.095% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.095% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Suspension (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joints (20 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.095% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.095% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.57% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Macpherson strut (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.095% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.095% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.095% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.095% fail on Springs
      • 0.095% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.095% fail on Coil spring
  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.28% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.57% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.85% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.19% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.095% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame condition (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition (96% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Floor (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.095% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.095% fail on Panel
      • 0.095% fail on Other body component
    • 0.095% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.095% fail on Hose
    • 0.095% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.095% fail on Bracket
    • 0.095% fail on Doors
      • 0.095% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
    • 0.095% fail on Cabs
      • 0.095% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (24 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.095% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.095% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts (66% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 0.95% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.095% fail on Size/type
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.095% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.85% fail on Steering (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
  • 0.095% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.095% fail on Speedometer