HONDA CR-Z MOT pass rate
81.2% of 5,913 HONDA CR-Z MOT tests pass.
The CR-Z has a pass rate of 81.2%, a little higher than the average across all HONDA models (79.4%).
The HONDA CR-Z has a pass rate of 81.2%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.3% at 6–10 years to 80.9% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 91.3% | 183 | 53,385 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.9% | 5,714 | 90,331 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA CR-Z
The most common reason the HONDA CR-Z fails its MOT is brakes — present in 52.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively binding".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 52.6% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 33.5% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.2% | Too low |
| Tyres | 21.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 12.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 5.8% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.2% | Emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA CR-Z?
- 81.2% of HONDA CR-Z MOT tests pass, based on 5,913 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA CR-Z?
- The most common reason the HONDA CR-Z fails its MOT is brakes — present in 52.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively binding".
- Does this show the HONDA CR-Z's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.