SUBARU BRZ MOT pass rate
92.4% of 1,625 SUBARU BRZ MOT tests pass.
The BRZ passes its MOT 92.4% of the time — well above the average across all SUBARU models, which sits at 80.9%.
The SUBARU BRZ passes its MOT 92.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 100.0% at 0–3 years to 91.1% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 100.0% | 68 | 19,911 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.2% | 306 | 27,226 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.5% | 835 | 49,628 miles |
| 10–15 years | 91.1% | 416 | 64,669 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUBARU BRZ
The most common reason the SUBARU BRZ fails its MOT is tyres — present in 45.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 45.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.7% | Not working |
| Visibility | 23.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 20.9% | Excessively binding |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 11.0% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.9% | Incorrect |
| Steering | 2.9% | Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.7% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related SUBARU models
- SUBARU IMPREZA — 82.1% pass rate
- SUBARU FORESTER — 75.6% pass rate
- SUBARU OUTBACK — 81.2% pass rate
- SUBARU XV — 85.1% pass rate
- SUBARU LEGACY — 71.2% pass rate
- SUBARU WRX — 93.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUBARU BRZ?
- 92.4% of SUBARU BRZ MOT tests pass, based on 1,625 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUBARU BRZ?
- The most common reason the SUBARU BRZ fails its MOT is tyres — present in 45.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the SUBARU BRZ'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 SUBARU service history guide for how to check and keep one.