Toyota MR2

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 19 model years from 21,192 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

21,192

Highest Pass Rate

2006 (79%)

Years Covered

About the Toyota MR2

The Toyota MR2 was MOT tested 21,192 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 19 model years (1990 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 1,274 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 70%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Toyota MR2 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 115,872 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 89,184 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the MR2 is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£325

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,211

Per month£184/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2008 details

How reliable is the Toyota MR2?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average-8% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread9 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Toyota MR2 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2008	93%	61	89,184 mi
2007	77%	123	109,094 mi
2006	79%	1,274	73,036 mi
2005	77%	1,482	83,599 mi
2004	77%	2,267	87,135 mi
2003	77%	2,505	94,368 mi
2002	75%	2,029	92,036 mi
2001	76%	1,597	94,735 mi
2000	72%	1,896	96,510 mi
1999	76%	863	106,803 mi
1998	76%	1,374	108,993 mi
1997	72%	903	106,809 mi
1996	73%	613	107,294 mi
1995	73%	521	115,810 mi
1994	73%	535	100,166 mi
1993	72%	885	112,683 mi
1992	70%	840	114,466 mi
1991	74%	711	115,453 mi
1990	79%	713	115,872 mi

Questions about the Toyota MR2

Is the Toyota MR2 reliable?

Across its 19 model years in our data (1990 to 2008), the Toyota MR2 averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 21,192 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.

Which year Toyota MR2 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Toyota MR2 has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 1992 model has the lowest at 70%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.