Toyota MR2 MOT Results

Registered in 1992
58.4% pass rate
from 291 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 1992 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 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 19% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 19% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 14% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Catalytic converter (6 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.34% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Engine oil leaks (6 times worse than other 1992 cars)
  • 18% fail on Brakes (59% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (95% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (88% worse than other 1992 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.4% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.0% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.69% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.34% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.34% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.34% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.34% fail on Joints
    • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.34% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.34% fail on Bracket
    • 0.34% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Other body component
  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 1992 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
      • 0.34% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.69% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.34% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.34% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.8% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Power steering
      • 0.69% fail on Operation
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates

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