Toyota MR2 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
66.7% pass rate
from 974 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
        • 0.21% fail on Pivot (44 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Rigid brake pipes (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.72% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.31% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.82% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Horn
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.10% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.6% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (65% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.92% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.51% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.72% fail on Washers (80% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Power steering
      • 0.51% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Condition

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