Toyota MR2 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
63.1% pass rate
from 1,540 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 15% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 7.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.39% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.97% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.97% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.32% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
        • 0.065% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Rigid brake pipes (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.58% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.065% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Springs
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.91% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.78% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.0% fail on Spark ignition (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.91% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.065% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.065% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.065% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.065% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.065% fail on View to rear
      • 0.065% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.39% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame condition (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.065% fail on Chassis
      • 0.065% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.065% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.065% fail on Seats
      • 0.065% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.065% fail on Cabs
      • 0.065% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.19% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.065% fail on Operation
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.065% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.13% fail on Steering coupling (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Universal joint (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.065% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.065% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Condition
    • 0.065% fail on Airbags
      • 0.065% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.065% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment

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