MOT reliability
Nissan Z
5 vehicles · 59 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Nissan Z vehicles and 59 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Z has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,976 miles.
5
Vehicles
59
MOT tests
5,678
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Z problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Z MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Brakes3%
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Steering3%
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Visibility2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Nissan Z pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 8 | 50% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Nissan Z MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Z MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
Nissan Z pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 53,782 |
| 2007 | 1 | 21 | 71% | 61,604 |
| 2005 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 98,838 |
| 2002 | 2 | 22 | 77% | 80,330 |
Nissan Z reliability FAQ
Across 5 Nissan Z vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Z MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak.
The typical Nissan Z in our data has covered around
74,976 miles.
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