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Toyota Mr2 reliability

The Toyota Mr2 fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 33.1% of 11,116 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old
33.1% failed their MOT
Better than most
From 11,116 MOT tests of Toyota Mr2s this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 3× as oftenBrake performance15.3% vs 5.8%
Fails 84% more oftenExhaust emissions9.4% vs 5.1%Fix about £150
Fails 2× as oftenComponent mounting prescribed areas2.8% vs 1.4%
Fails 30% more oftenSeat belts1.3% vs 1%
Advised 59% more oftenSprings10% vs 6.3%Fix about £150
Advised 76% more oftenBrake performance8.1% vs 4.6%
Advised 46% more oftenHeadlamps5.4% vs 3.7%Fix about £30
Safety recalls

1 DVSA recall for the Toyota Mr2

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2004/16825 Apr 2005Built 1999–2000Brake fluid may leak

Due to an improper washing process of a metal part within the brake master cylinder there is a possibility that the groove for installing the rubber seal ring which is located at the end of the master cylinder may be corroded. In this condition brake fluid may leak from the seal or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder which could lead to an increase in vehicle stopping distance.

Fix: Vehicles that are likely to be affected will be checked and a quality assured part fitted if necessary.

Recalled models: MR2 · 6,936 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Toyota Mr2 before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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