Toyota MR2 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
55.1% pass rate
from 234 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 1996 cars)
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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 23% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 22% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 19% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.43% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.43% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.43% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.43% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 17% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.85% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.43% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.43% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.3% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (10 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.43% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.85% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.85% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.85% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.43% fail on Springs
      • 0.43% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.43% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.43% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.85% fail on Body
      • 0.43% fail on Body condition
      • 0.43% fail on Other body component
    • 0.85% fail on Floor
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.43% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.5% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.85% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.43% fail on Operation
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 0.43% fail on Airbags
      • 0.43% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.43% fail on Washers
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates

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