2014 Toyota Gt86 — MOT failures & pass rate
5,141 MOT tests on the 2014 Toyota Gt86 are in this dataset, and 88.6% of them passed. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 13.2% of the time, so this is 1.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.2%) and lighting & signalling (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, catalyst emissions and wipers — tread depth alone was recorded 198 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.1% in the 0-30k band and 21.1% in the 120-150k band, a 15.9-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 216 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 184 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.9% | 150 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 146 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 118 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 101 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 198 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 123 |
| 3 | Wipers | 115 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 83 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 79 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 72 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.7% | 1,010 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.8% | 810 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.6% | 392 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.5% | 232 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 231 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.5% | 180 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 469 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 2,436 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,703 | 13.7% |
| 90-120k | 435 | 16.1% |
| 120-150k | 76 | 21.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,043 | 9.3% |
| 2022 | 1,036 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 1,034 | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 1,012 | 12.3% |
| 2025 | 1,016 | 13.7% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Gt86
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Toyota Gt86s pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 5,141 2014 Toyota Gt86 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Toyota Gt86?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.6%).
Does the 2014 Gt86 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 21.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,141 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.