Toyota MR2 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
61.1% pass rate
from 342 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 16% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 16% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 13% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.8% fail on Emission control equipment (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Catalytic converter (15 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.29% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (82% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.58% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.29% fail on Lever
        • 0.29% fail on Clevis joint
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.88% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.88% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.88% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.29% fail on Switch
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.29% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.88% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.88% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.58% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.29% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.58% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.29% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Transmission
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.29% fail on Undertray
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (48% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.29% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.29% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.58% fail on Steering play
      • 0.58% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
    • 0.29% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.88% fail on Condition
    • 0.58% fail on Size/type
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.58% fail on Attachment
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates

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