Toyota MR2 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
62.5% pass rate
from 1,192 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Brakes (62% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 16% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Rbt (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 8.2% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.084% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.084% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.92% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.50% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
        • 0.17% fail on Lever
        • 0.084% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.92% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Pedal
    • 0.84% fail on Rigid brake pipes (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.084% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 10.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Spark ignition (54% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.084% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.084% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.084% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.084% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.084% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.084% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.76% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.25% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.084% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.084% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.7% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.084% fail on Linkage
      • 0.084% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.59% fail on Springs (83% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres (51% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (58% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (68% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.084% fail on Chassis
      • 0.084% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.084% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.084% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.084% fail on Transmission
      • 0.084% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.084% fail on Joints
    • 0.084% fail on Doors
      • 0.084% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition
    • 0.084% fail on Seats
      • 0.084% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.084% fail on Operation
    • 0.084% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.084% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.084% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts (85% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.084% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.084% fail on Attachment

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