The bonnet secondary safety catch is left of centre as you stand in front of the car. Slide your hand in and push it backwards.
I had a starter problem like yours, came out of the blue, just clicked a little when I turned the key. It was worn contacts in the denso starter. Bought a kit for £9.99 on Ebay and fitted it in about an hour. Could have been quicker but I took my time to ensure it was right. Hasn't missed since
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