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Toyota MR2 MOT Results

64.3% pass rate
from 1,516 tests in 2017
(22% 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.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Rear wheels (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Front wheels
      • 0.99% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.066% fail on Brake operation
    • 2.5% fail on Parking brake (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Condition (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Hydraulic systems (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Components (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Pipes
        • 0.46% fail on Hoses (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Cylinders
      • 0.40% fail on Leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
    • 1.4% fail on Hub components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.066% fail on Brake back plates
    • 0.86% fail on Restricted movement (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.26% fail on Cable
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
        • 0.13% fail on Anti-slip
        • 0.066% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on ABS
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.066% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.066% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.066% fail on Locking devices
  • 16% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.92% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.066% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.066% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 2.0% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.26% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.066% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.066% fail on Switch
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.66% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.066% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Horn
    • 1.3% fail on Battery
    • 0.40% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.33% fail on Lamp
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.066% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Component mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Subframe mounting
      • 0.40% fail on Spring mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage condition
      • 0.066% fail on Condition
      • 0.066% fail on Presence
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Condition (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
      • 0.066% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Tie bars/rods (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Rear
      • 0.20% fail on Front (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment
    • 0.26% fail on Front suspension joints (72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Front drive shafts
        • 0.066% fail on Constant velocity joints
      • 0.066% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.066% fail on Drive shafts
    • 0.066% fail on General condition
    • 0.066% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.066% fail on Location
    • 0.066% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment
    • 0.066% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 6.4% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.066% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Emissions
    • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system (89% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Cap
  • 5.0% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Condition
      • 0.066% fail on Requirements
  • 3.7% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 2.0% fail on Body condition
    • 1.4% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.066% fail on Drivers
      • 0.066% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.13% fail on Seats (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers
    • 0.066% fail on Body security
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering system (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.33% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Free play
        • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.20% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.066% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.066% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.13% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.066% fail on Drive system
      • 0.066% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.066% fail on Steering control
      • 0.066% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.066% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.7% fail on Registration plates and VIN (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition
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