Toyota MR2 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
60.0% pass rate
from 527 tests in 2021
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (86% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (98% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.95% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.76% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.76% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.76% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.57% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 1998 cars)
  • 16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 16% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 16% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 13% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.19% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.19% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.19% fail on Undertray
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Other leaks
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.95% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.95% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage
      • 0.38% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.76% fail on Springs
      • 0.57% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.57% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.19% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 7.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.38% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Body condition
      • 0.19% fail on Panel
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
    • 0.19% fail on Floor
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.19% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.19% fail on Cabs
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on Undertray
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
    • 0.95% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.57% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Steering column
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.19% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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