TOYOTA MR2 MOT Pass Rate
73.1% of 3,440 TOYOTA MR2 MOT tests pass.
The MR2 passes 73.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all TOYOTA models (81.2%).
The TOYOTA MR2 passes 73.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 73.1% | 3,430 | 100,623 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA MR2
The most common reason the TOYOTA MR2 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 69.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 69.2% | efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.2% | not working |
| Suspension | 41.2% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 36.3% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.8% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 13.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 10.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.8% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 4.6% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | missing |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 77.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 79.9% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 80.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA HILUX — 74.9% pass rate