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Toyota MR2 MOT pass rate and common problems

71.2% of Toyota MR2s passed the 2024 MOT (10,265 first tests): 67.2% at the first attempt and 4.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 17% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 82.9 (95% CI 80.6–85.2; 100 = normal).

Toyota MR2 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate71.2%incl. 4.0% fixed at the test centre202410265
Passed at the first attempt67.2%all first tests202410265
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 80.6–85.2)82.9index100 = normal for its age · rank 289 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202410265
Biggest excess: Brakes34.9per 10023.5 same-age2019–202471364
Dangerous defects11.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202471364
Advisory items151.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202471364
strip · Toyota MR2 · MOT Risk Index · 82.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Toyota MR2. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 289 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 263 and 308 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Toyota MR2 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank289of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202410265
Best rank within its 95% interval263rankother models held where they are202410265
Worst rank within its 95% interval308rankother models held where they are202410265

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index is unchanged in the 24 September 2026 release.

What actually fails on a Toyota MR2 MOT, and how often?

Toyota MR2 MOTs fail most often on brakes: 34.9 per 100 tests, against 23.5 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 71,364).

bar · Toyota MR2 · Brakes · 34.9 vs 23.5 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes34.9per 10023.52019–202424906
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.2per 10036.62019–202417981
Suspension18.1per 10028.82019–202412902
Noise, emissions and leaks15.8per 1009.22019–202411250
Visibility8.4per 10012.52019–20245973
Tyres6.1per 1008.22019–20244366

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 71,364 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Toyota MR2's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Toyota MR2 advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 25.7% of the time.

funnel · Toyota MR2 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 25.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 25.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.7% next failmedian model2019–20241617
Brakes23.5% next failmedian model2019–202412325
Suspension15.8% next failmedian model2019–202412190
Noise, emissions and leaks14.5% next failmedian model2019–20244819
Body, chassis, structure10.8% next failmedian model2019–20243295
Tyres8.2% next failmedian model2019–20248493
Steering5.6% next failmedian model2019–20241312
Identification of the vehicle2.1% next failmedian model2019–20241141
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241897

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Toyota MR2 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Toyota MR2 MOTs flag suspension most: 49.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 71,364).

bar · Toyota MR2 · Suspension · 49.7 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension49.7per 10026.22019–202435465
Brakes41.6per 10034.72019–202429654
Tyres27per 10039.72019–202419239
Noise, emissions and leaks9.7per 1005.22019–20246955
Body, chassis, structure8.5per 1004.62019–20246096
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.5per 1002.82019–20243180

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 71,364 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Toyota MR2?

For Toyota MR2s aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is brakes: 10.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 9,527).

bar · Toyota MR2 · Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass · 11.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass11.1% next fail2019–20241792
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20241792
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20241792
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20241792
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20241792
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20241792
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241792
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241792
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18% next fail2019–20241039
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory12.0% next fail2019–20241039
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20241039
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.1% next fail2019–20241039
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–20241039
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–20241039
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20241039
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20241039
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail25.5% next fail2019–20241263
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail17.0% next fail2019–20241263
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–20241263
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.6% next fail2019–20241263
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–20241263
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–20241263
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20241263
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20241263
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241263
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.1% next fail2019–20249275
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.5% next fail2019–20249275
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20249275
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20249275
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20249275
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20249275
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20249275
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20249275
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20249275
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20249275
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249275
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory20.5% next fail2019–20246589
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory17.1% next fail2019–20246589
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–20246589
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–20246589
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20246589
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20246589
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20246589
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20246589
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20246589
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20246589
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20246589
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail26.1% next fail2019–20249058
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail20.0% next fail2019–20249058
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.2% next fail2019–20249058
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–20249058
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–20249058
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20249058
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–20249058
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20249058
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20249058
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20249058
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20249058
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass10.7% next fail2019–20249527
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass8.7% next fail2019–20249527
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20249527
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–20249527
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20249527
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20249527
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20249527
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20249527
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20249527
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20249527
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249527
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory16.9% next fail2019–20246670
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory15.5% next fail2019–20246670
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory14.0% next fail2019–20246670
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20246670
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–20246670
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–20246670
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–20246670
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–20246670
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20246670
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20246670
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20246670
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail20.2% next fail2019–20249174
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail17.4% next fail2019–20249174
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail15.0% next fail2019–20249174
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–20249174
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail8.6% next fail2019–20249174
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–20249174
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–20249174
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20249174
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–20249174
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20249174
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20249174
Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20249174
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 188 cars)11.7% next fail2019–2024188
Brakes, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 188 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024188
Noise, emissions and leaks, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 188 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024188
Suspension, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 188 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024188
Steering, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 188 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024188
Visibility, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 188 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024188
Body, chassis, structure, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 188 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024188

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Toyota MR2 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Toyota MR2 gets a dangerous defect about as often as the UK average: 11.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 92.1 major and 16.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Toyota MR2 · Dangerous defects · 11.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 11.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects11.7per 10011.22019–202471364

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 71,364 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Toyota MR2 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Toyota MR2 go from 33.3% at age 17 (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 22.0–47.0%) to 32.8% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 10,265).

line · Toyota MR2 · Age 17 (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 22.0–47.0%) · 33.3 vs 43.1 · 2024
Age 17 (rough esti: 33.3. Age 19: 32.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 22.0–47.0%)33.3% failed first time43.1202451
Age 1830.9% failed first time43.92024735
Age 1932.8% failed first time43.52024848

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Toyota MR2 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Toyota MR2s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 13, where they fail less often: 28.9% against 38.9% (2024, n = 912).

line · Toyota MR2 · Age 13 · 28.9 vs 38.9 · 2024
Age 13: 28.9. Age 20: 36.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1328.9% fail38.92024912
Age 1432.1% fail40.820241799
Age 1533.8% fail42.320243159
Age 1635.2% fail43.220244611
Age 1736.2% fail43.520245929
Age 1836.7% fail43.720247087
Age 1937.0% fail43.320247258
Age 2036.5% fail42.520246210

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota MR2 years should I avoid?

The Toyota MR2 build year that fails most for its age is 2002: index 107.6 (95% CI 103.7–111.5) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 7,389).

Build year matters for the Toyota MR2: 2002 Toyota MR2s fail more than their age would predict, 2006 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Toyota MR2 · Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 643 tests, 95% interval 96.8–122.9) · 109.9 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1998 (rough estimate: 643 tests, 95% interval 96.8–122.9)109.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024643
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 859 tests, 95% interval 89.6–111.4)100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024859
Build year 2000 (worse for its age)104.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244740
Build year 2001 (worse for its age)105.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245629
Build year 2002 (worse for its age)107.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247389
Build year 200399.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248336
Build year 2004 (better for its age)95.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247688
Build year 2005 (better for its age)93.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245410
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2006 (better for its age)86.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244783
Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 79.2–124.8)102index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024226

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Toyota MR2 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Toyota MR2 MOT: about £157 (up to about £299 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 10,265).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Toyota MR2 · Expected repair bill · 157.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill157.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue10265
Estimated range lower157.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue10265
Estimated range upper298.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue10265
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)52.4GBP expected contribution150price catalogue10265
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)35.3GBP expected contribution140price catalogue10265
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)32.6GBP expected contribution180price catalogue10265
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer31.6GBP expected contribution200price catalogue10265
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.5GBP expected contribution90price catalogue10265

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Toyota MR2 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Toyota MR2 and 4 as often or more. The Toyota MR2 has an MOT Risk Index of 82.9, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 10,265).

bar · Toyota MR2 · Toyota MR2 (this model) · 82.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Toyota MR2 (this model)82.9index100 = normal202410265
Mitsubishi Lancer81.6index82.920249907
BMW Z383.6index82.9202411668
Toyota Celica95.2index82.920249463
Volkswagen Eos88index82.9202412204
Volkswagen California76index82.9202410101
Toyota Verso90.6index82.9202427910
BMW X479.7index82.9202417419
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MG TF75.2index82.920249385

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Toyota MR2 normally do?

At age 19, the median Toyota MR2 had covered 81,698 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 59,316 to 102,795 miles (2024, n = 848).

line · Toyota MR2 · Age 17 median (rough estimate) · 98518 vs baseline · 2024
Age 17 median (rou: 98518. Age 19 P75: 102795. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 17 median (rough estimate)98518miles202451
Age 18 median67934miles2024735
Age 18 P2547378miles2024735
Age 18 P7591226miles2024735
Age 19 median81698miles2024848
Age 19 P2559316miles2024848
Age 19 P75102795miles2024848

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Toyota MR2 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 13.0% of Toyota MR2s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 38.9% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,163). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Toyota MR2 · Age 15+, <40k miles · 13 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles13% failed first time2024553
Age 15+, 40-70k miles27.8% failed first time20241639
Age 15+, 70-100k miles35.5% failed first time20242609
Age 15+, 100-140k miles39.1% failed first time20242153
Age 15+, 140k+ miles38.9% failed first time2024610

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Toyota MR2 last?

40.4% of Toyota MR2s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 7.6% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 28,804).

line · Toyota MR2 · 100,000 miles · 40.4 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 40.4. 200,000 miles: 1.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles40.4% of tested cars202428804
150,000 miles7.6% of tested cars20245400
200,000 miles1.1% of tested cars2024791

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Toyota MR2 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Toyota MR2 index is 89.5, against 87.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 10,265).

slope · Toyota MR2 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 89.5 vs 87.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 87.9 vs 89.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index89.5index87.92019–202410265

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota MR2 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Toyota MR2s tested were petrol: 32.8% failed first time (2024, n = 10,262).

bar · Toyota MR2 · Petrol · 32.8 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol32.8% fail first timeother fuels202410262

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota MR2 engine is best?

No Toyota MR2 engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 10,265).

bar · Toyota MR2 · Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 274 tests, 95% interval 82.3–113.7) · 97.4 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 274 tests, 95% interval 82.3–113.7)97.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024274
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre98.6index vs model norm100 = model average202448178
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre103.3index vs model norm100 = model average202420204

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Toyota MR2 fail its MOT most?

Toyota MR2 fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 47.3% against 35.6% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 410).

First-time failure rates for the Toyota MR2 range from 28.1% in the Dartford (DA) postcode area to 46.2% in the Brighton (BN) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Toyota MR2 · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 42.5–52.2%) · 47.3 vs 32.8 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 28%. 44%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 42.5–52.2%)47.3% fail first time32.82024410
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 380 tests, 95% interval 41.6–51.6%)46.6% fail first time32.82024380
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 39.0–54.3%)46.5% fail first time32.82024159
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 364 tests, 95% interval 15.3–23.3%)19.0% fail first time32.82024364
London E (E) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 18.5–29.8%)23.7% fail first time32.82024215
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 21.5–29.7%)25.4% fail first time32.82024430
Brighton (BN)46.2% fail first time32.82024943
Bath (BA)45.7% fail first time32.82024715
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 422 tests, 95% interval 41.0–50.5%)45.7% fail first time32.82024422
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 40.2–51.3%)45.7% fail first time32.82024304
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 40.7–50.1%)45.4% fail first time32.82024430
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 39.4–50.4%)44.8% fail first time32.82024308
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 37.6–51.8%)44.6% fail first time32.82024184
Plymouth (PL)44.1% fail first time32.82024777
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 274 tests, 95% interval 38.1–49.7%)43.8% fail first time32.82024274
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 37.6–48.3%)42.9% fail first time32.82024324
Cardiff (CF)42.8% fail first time32.82024832
Exeter (EX)42.6% fail first time32.82024920
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 37.8–47.2%)42.5% fail first time32.82024424
Lincoln (LN)42.3% fail first time32.82024515
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 36.7–48.0%)42.3% fail first time32.82024291
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 35.1–49.7%)42.2% fail first time32.82024173
Ipswich (IP)41.8% fail first time32.82024945
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 34.7–49.0%)41.7% fail first time32.82024180
Bristol (BS)41.3% fail first time32.820241356
Portsmouth (PO)41.2% fail first time32.820241402
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 35.8–46.5%)41.1% fail first time32.82024319
Taunton (TA)40.3% fail first time32.82024516
Preston (PR)40.1% fail first time32.82024665
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 33.1–47.6%)40.1% fail first time32.82024172
Bournemouth (BH)40.0% fail first time32.82024926
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 32.8–46.3%)39.4% fail first time32.82024198
Guildford (GU)39.2% fail first time32.820241104
Northampton (NN)38.5% fail first time32.820241186
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 400 tests, 95% interval 33.9–43.4%)38.5% fail first time32.82024400
Newport (NP)38.4% fail first time32.82024578
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 32.7–44.4%)38.4% fail first time32.82024263
Swindon (SN)38.2% fail first time32.82024731
Stockport (SK)37.9% fail first time32.82024746
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 29.1–47.5%)37.9% fail first time32.82024103
York (YO)37.8% fail first time32.82024852
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 33.5–42.3%)37.8% fail first time32.82024466
Worcester (WR)37.7% fail first time32.82024549
Swansea (SA)37.6% fail first time32.82024890
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 29.1–47.0%)37.6% fail first time32.82024109
Nottingham (NG)37.6% fail first time32.820241443
Edinburgh (EH)37.5% fail first time32.82024626
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 32.8–42.5%)37.5% fail first time32.82024376
Tonbridge (TN)37.5% fail first time32.820241417
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 499 tests, 95% interval 33.1–41.6%)37.3% fail first time32.82024499
Canterbury (CT)37.3% fail first time32.82024577
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 31.5–42.7%)36.9% fail first time32.82024282
Cambridge (CB)36.8% fail first time32.82024658
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 31.8–41.4%)36.5% fail first time32.82024381
Oxford (OX)36.3% fail first time32.82024966
Gloucester (GL)36.3% fail first time32.820241120
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 31.0–41.4%)36.0% fail first time32.82024322
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 30.6–41.5%)35.8% fail first time32.82024293
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 455 tests, 95% interval 31.1–39.9%)35.4% fail first time32.82024455
Norwich (NR)35.3% fail first time32.820241398
Southampton (SO)35.3% fail first time32.820241130
Wolverhampton (WV)35.2% fail first time32.82024565
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 30.6–40.1%)35.2% fail first time32.82024384
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 30.1–40.6%)35.1% fail first time32.82024313
Doncaster (DN)35.0% fail first time32.820241026
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 364 tests, 95% interval 30.2–39.9%)34.9% fail first time32.82024364
Medway (ME)34.9% fail first time32.82024915
Leeds (LS)34.8% fail first time32.82024583
Stevenage (SG)34.6% fail first time32.82024676
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 30.4–38.9%)34.5% fail first time32.82024478
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 339 tests, 95% interval 29.6–39.7%)34.5% fail first time32.82024339
Newcastle (NE)34.3% fail first time32.82024923
Colchester (CO)34.3% fail first time32.82024743
Chester (CH)34.3% fail first time32.82024793
Peterborough (PE)34.2% fail first time32.820241407
Reading (RG)34.1% fail first time32.820241138
London W (W) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 25.6–43.4%)34.0% fail first time32.82024106
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 28.0–40.0%)33.8% fail first time32.82024234
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 26.8–41.0%)33.5% fail first time32.82024167
Llandudno (LL)33.5% fail first time32.82024636
London N (N) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 28.2–39.2%)33.5% fail first time32.82024278
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)33.1% fail first time32.82024783
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 26.7–39.9%)33.0% fail first time32.82024191
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 27.7–38.5%)32.9% fail first time32.82024286
Leicester (LE)32.8% fail first time32.820241343
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 28.0–37.7%)32.7% fail first time32.82024358
Blackburn (BB)32.5% fail first time32.82024530
Hemel Hempstead (HP)32.4% fail first time32.82024742
Redhill (RH)32.2% fail first time32.820241002
Cleveland (TS)32.1% fail first time32.82024654
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 27.1–37.3%)32.0% fail first time32.82024319
Dudley (DY)31.7% fail first time32.82024719
Coventry (CV)31.6% fail first time32.820241411
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 361 tests, 95% interval 27.0–36.5%)31.6% fail first time32.82024361
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 27.5–36.0%)31.6% fail first time32.82024453
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 25.9–37.5%)31.4% fail first time32.82024245
Milton Keynes (MK)31.3% fail first time32.820241032
Glasgow (G)30.8% fail first time32.82024663
Kingston upon Thames (KT)30.3% fail first time32.82024519
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 26.1–34.6%)30.2% fail first time32.82024444
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 25.7–35.0%)30.1% fail first time32.82024372
Derby (DE)29.9% fail first time32.820241154
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 24.0–35.8%)29.6% fail first time32.82024230
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 24.3–34.7%)29.2% fail first time32.82024291
Chelmsford (CM)29.0% fail first time32.82024948
Sheffield (S)29.0% fail first time32.820241702
Birmingham (B)28.9% fail first time32.820241983
Bradford (BD)28.4% fail first time32.82024724
Warrington (WA)28.4% fail first time32.82024577
Manchester (M)28.2% fail first time32.82024710
Southend-on-Sea (SS)28.1% fail first time32.82024885
Dartford (DA)28.1% fail first time32.82024505
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 451 tests, 95% interval 24.0–32.3%)27.9% fail first time32.82024451
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 20.5–33.2%)26.4% fail first time32.82024182

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Toyota MR2 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Toyota MR2 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.5 times the national rate: 0.37% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 7,625).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Toyota MR2 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.5 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.5ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers7625

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Toyota MR2 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 11.4% of Toyota MR2s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Toyota MR2 · Likely compliant · 11.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant11.4% estimate202410265

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Toyota MR2?

Of failed Toyota MR2 MOTs, 20.9% were retested the same day and a further 68.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 3 days (2019–2024, n = 16,244).

bar · Toyota MR2 · Same-day retest · 20.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest20.9%failed initial tests2019–202416244
Retest within 10 days68.9%failed initial tests2019–202416244
Clean MOT streak36.4%observed chains2019–202412776
Repeat advisory33.7%observed chains2019–202412776
Decreasing odometer4.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202414702

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Toyota MR2?

Toyota MR2s aged 13 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 24.2% of tests, against 41.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,416).

bullet · Toyota MR2 · Low-use first-time failure · 24.2 vs 41.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 24.2 vs 41.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure24.2%41.32019–20241416
Low-use gap-17.0percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241416

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Toyota MR2 fails, does it fail again?

32.1% of Toyota MR2s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 28.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 6,469). The failure most likely to come back is road wheels: 42.0% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Toyota MR2 · Repeat after fail · 32.1 vs 28.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 32.1 vs 28.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail32.1%28.32019–20246469

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota MR2 faults come together?

On Toyota MR2s, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and road Wheels failures turn up together 6.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 42).

Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 4.4–8.2)6.1liftexpected joint rate202442
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 4.6–7.0)5.7liftexpected joint rate202495
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.7–8.4)5.7liftexpected joint rate202426
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 4.6–6.3)5.4liftexpected joint rate2024158
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 4.6–6.0)5.3liftexpected joint rate2024234
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.9)4.9liftexpected joint rate202433
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension4.8liftexpected joint rate2024592
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 3.1–6.4)4.5liftexpected joint rate202433
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.6)4.5liftexpected joint rate202477
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks4.4liftexpected joint rate20241206
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.4)4.3liftexpected joint rate202475
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.1)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024121
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.6)4.2liftexpected joint rate202446
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.0)4.0liftexpected joint rate202477
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.6)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024163
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.3)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024235
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.6)3.8liftexpected joint rate202498
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.1)3.8liftexpected joint rate202445
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024273
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 3.2–3.9)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024387
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.3liftexpected joint rate2024994
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.8)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024149
Steering + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate2024647
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024148
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering3.1liftexpected joint rate2024557
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.7)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024102
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024353
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024231
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024234
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024480
Tyres + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate2024567
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024217
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.9liftexpected joint rate20241175
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate2024817
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate20241211
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate2024534
Brakes + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate20241531
Suspension + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate2024879
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.8liftexpected joint rate2024586
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.7liftexpected joint rate20241442
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate20243553
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.7liftexpected joint rate2024731
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate20242750
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20241886
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.6liftexpected joint rate20245064
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate20242904
Brakes + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate20243709
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate20241898
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024307
Brakes + Steering2.4liftexpected joint rate2024843
Suspension + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20241258
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20241086
Brakes + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20241988
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Toyota MR2 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Toyota MR2; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register10265

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Toyota MR2 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Toyota MR2s tested at age 18, about 31 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 33 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 18 (rough estimate: 735 tests, 95% interval 27.6–34.3%)30.9% fail first time2024735
Age 19 (rough estimate: 848 tests, 95% interval 29.7–36.0%)32.8% fail first time2024848

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Toyota MR2 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 48.3% of Toyota MR2s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 986 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Toyota MR2 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Toyota MR2 · Netherlands · 48.3 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 48.3 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands48.3% failed50.82024 by country986

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Toyota MR2 MOT matter?

Toyota MR2s fail first time most in January (39.4%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in June (34.1%) (2024, n = 10,265).

line · Toyota MR2 · January · 39.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 39.4. December: 34.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota MR2: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January39.4% fail first time31.120244436
February38.4% fail first time30.020244381
March36.2% fail first time28.320246706
April34.9% fail first time29.820246338
May35.4% fail first time28.820247118
June34.1% fail first time28.120247209
July34.7% fail first time29.320247418
August34.2% fail first time29.220246653
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September35.9% fail first time28.220246223
October36.0% fail first time30.320246330
November35.5% fail first time30.620245114
December34.8% fail first time29.320243438

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 10,265 initial Toyota MR2 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 10,265 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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MOT Risk Index (2026). Toyota MR2 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/toyota-mr2/

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Toyota MR2 MOT: quick answers

What is the Toyota MR2 first-time MOT pass rate?

67.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (10,265 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 10,265 primary tests: 32.82% failed first time and 71.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 82.9 is shown separately.