NISSAN 350 Z MOT Pass Rate
79.9% of 2,002 NISSAN 350 Z MOT tests pass.
The 350 Z passes its MOT 79.9% of the time — well above the average across all NISSAN models, which sits at 74.0%.
The NISSAN 350 Z has a pass rate of 79.9%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.3% at 6–10 years to 78.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (20) | 20 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 90.3% | 155 | 35,914 miles |
| 10–15 years | 90.4% | 52 | 58,862 miles |
| 15+ years | 78.5% | 1,775 | 92,812 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN 350 Z
The most common reason the NISSAN 350 Z fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.9% | not working |
| Suspension | 41.2% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 36.8% | carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Brakes | 25.8% | excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 18.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.6% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 3.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 72.7% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 71.2% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 76.8% pass rate