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Toyota MR2 reliability

MOT pass rates & common faults · 19,230 real DVSA tests · 2024

Across 19,230 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 68% of Toyota MR2 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.

68%
pass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 63% of similar-age models
+7.6 pts vs fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

13 years and older
19,230 tests · fleet 61%
+7.6 pts vs fleet
68%

Where the MR2 tends to fail

Share of Toyota MR2 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.

Suspension95
Brakes91
Body & structure98
Steering99
Tyres98
Lights & electrics94

Fails more often than average on emissions & leaks. Holds up better than average on road wheels, tyres, body & structure.

Common questions

Is the Toyota MR2 reliable?

On 2024 MOT data the Toyota MR2 holds up well for its age: 68% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 63% of similar-age models. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.

What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota MR2?

First-time MOT pass rates for the Toyota MR2 in 2024: 13 years and older, 68%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.

What commonly fails on a Toyota MR2 MOT?

For Toyota MR2 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (5.2% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).

Other Toyota models

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