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Toyota MR2 MOT Results

68.1% pass rate
from 1,554 tests in 2020
(17% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (74% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (80% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.77% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.064% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.45% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.26% fail on Cable
        • 0.19% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Rigid brake pipes (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.064% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.064% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.064% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Suspension (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joints (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (18 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Suspension arm (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.26% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.064% fail on Mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.064% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.064% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.97% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.71% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.97% fail on Horn
      • 0.45% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.84% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.77% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.064% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.45% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.32% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.064% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.064% fail on Switch
    • 0.064% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (86% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (91% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Body
      • 0.51% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.064% fail on Body condition
    • 0.51% fail on Transmission (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Drive shaft (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Floor
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
      • 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.064% fail on Pipe
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.064% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.064% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.064% fail on Bracket
    • 0.064% fail on Doors
      • 0.064% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.064% fail on Hinge
    • 0.064% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.064% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (58% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Condition of glass (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Window
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.064% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.064% fail on Requirements
    • 0.064% fail on Airbags
      • 0.064% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.64% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.64% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.064% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.064% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.064% fail on Steering column
    • 0.064% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.064% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.064% fail on Condition
  • 0.064% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.064% fail on Speedometer
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