2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Toyota MR2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,060 MOT tests in 2024. 64.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time64.1%
Failed or needed repairs35.9%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,060 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.8%
  2. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.4%
    51 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes35.9%
  2. Lights & electrics18.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.9%
  4. Suspension10.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Body & chassis3.3%
  7. Tyres2.1%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Toyota MR2?

In 2024, 64.1% of 2002 Toyota MR2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,060 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota MR2?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Toyota MR2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).