Toyota MR2 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
61.1% pass rate
from 1,329 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota MR2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Brakes (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 21% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 17% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 8.6% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 7.8% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.38% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Linkage
        • 0.075% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.075% fail on Pivot
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads (54% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.68% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.075% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.75% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.45% fail on Horn
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.075% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.075% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.075% fail on Switch
    • 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Spark ignition (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.075% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.8% fail on Suspension (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.075% fail on Mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.90% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.83% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.68% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.98% fail on Washers (73% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on View to rear
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres (37% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame condition (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Chassis
      • 0.30% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (96% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.075% fail on Joints
      • 0.075% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.075% fail on Joints
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray
    • 0.075% fail on Doors
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
      • 0.075% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.45% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.075% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Seat belts (52% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Prescribed areas (58% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
  • 0.075% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.075% fail on Speedometer

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