MOT performance
Nissan 350 Z MOT pass rate and common failures
Across 10,960 MOT tests of the Nissan 350 Z in 2023–2024, 72.9% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, Nissan 350 Zs failed 33% less often than comparable cars. The most common failure item was “position lamp: not working”, on 3.58% of tests.
10,960 MOT tests on 5,955 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 72.9% | ±0.8 pts (95%), n = 10,960 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 0.67× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00 |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 5.9% | n = 10,960 |
| Average age at test | 16.4 years | n = 10,960 |
| Median mileage at test | 82,052 miles | n = 10,960 |
| Vehicles tested | 5,955 | 2023–2024 |
Where Nissan 350 Zs fail
The share of MOT tests that failed on each area, and how that compares with cars of the same age, mileage and fuel.
| Area | Tests failed on it | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 10.3% | -46% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.1% | +33% |
| Suspension | 8.0% | -45% |
| Brakes | 5.4% | -51% |
| Driver's view of the road | 5.2% | -26% |
| Tyres | 3.9% | -41% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 3.3% | -54% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.9% | +42% |
| Steering | 1.1% | -64% |
| Registration plates and VIN | 1.0% | +74% |
| Road wheels | 0.4% | +3% |
| Speedometer and driving controls | 0.0% | -1% |
Most common failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 3.58% |
| Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.08% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 2.75% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.63% |
| SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault | Seat belts and airbags | 2.54% |
| Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits | Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.21% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 2.09% |
| Washers: not working | Driver's view of the road | 1.99% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 1.74% |
| Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases | Body, chassis and structure | 1.72% |
Most common advisories
Advisories are items the tester expects to need attention soon; they don't fail the test.
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 14.80% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | Brakes | 13.40% |
| Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened | Brakes | 9.17% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 6.88% |
| Condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 5.37% |
Pass rate by age
| Age at test (years) | Tests | First-time pass rate | Failures vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6 | 271 | 87.5% | -17% |
| 7-8 | 384 | 87.2% | -36% |
| 9-10 | 269 | 90.0% | -61% |
| 13-15 | 1,365 | 75.5% | -39% |
| 16+ | 8,448 | 70.3% | -31% |
Pass rate by registration year
| Registered | Tests | First-time pass rate | Failures vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 371 | 79.0% | 0.55× |
| 2008 | 831 | 73.3% | 0.65× |
| 2007 | 1,339 | 74.2% | 0.61× |
| 2006 | 1,736 | 69.4% | 0.71× |
| 2005 | 2,471 | 70.3% | 0.70× |
| 2004 | 2,336 | 68.9% | 0.71× |
| 2003 | 642 | 71.3% | 0.66× |
Years with fewer tests are shown for completeness; only years with enough tests have their own page.
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.