Toyota MR2 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
60.4% pass rate
from 326 tests in 2021
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (66% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 9.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.61% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.61% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.61% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.61% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 17% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 17% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 14% fail on Catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.61% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.61% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.61% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.61% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.61% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.92% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Springs
      • 0.31% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.92% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.31% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.92% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.61% fail on Horn
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.92% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.92% fail on Seats
      • 0.61% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.61% fail on Chassis
      • 0.61% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.61% fail on Floor
    • 0.31% fail on Transmission
      • 0.31% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.31% fail on Joints
    • 0.31% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.31% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.31% fail on Cabs
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 0.31% fail on Airbags
      • 0.31% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.31% fail on Drag link end
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 0.92% fail on Condition
    • 0.61% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment

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