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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
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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 (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
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