NISSAN 350Z MOT pass rate
80.5% of 9,230 NISSAN 350Z MOT tests pass.
The 350Z passes its MOT 80.5% of the time — well above the average across all NISSAN models, which sits at 74.9%.
The NISSAN 350Z has a pass rate of 80.5%, 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 90.1% at 3–6 years to 78.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.1% | 161 | 28,045 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.5% | 777 | 39,919 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.1% | 367 | 58,480 miles |
| 15+ years | 78.9% | 7,925 | 89,267 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN 350Z
The most common reason the NISSAN 350Z fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.5% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 42.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 36.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 29.0% | Excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 17.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 16.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.8% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 4.2% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN 350Z?
- 80.5% of NISSAN 350Z MOT tests pass, based on 9,230 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN 350Z?
- The most common reason the NISSAN 350Z fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN 350Z'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 NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.