MOT reliability
Nissan Zx
9 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Nissan Zx vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Zx has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 170,216 miles.
9
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
3,116
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Zx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Zx MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Steering8%
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Brakes6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Body & structure1%
Nissan Zx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 40% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 7 | 57% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 6 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Nissan Zx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Zx MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
Nissan Zx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 67,830 |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 | 61% | 128,048 |
| 1999 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 105,640 |
| 1998 | 2 | 29 | 76% | 99,345 |
| 1993 | 2 | 10 | 60% | 130,480 |
| 1990 | 1 | 5 | 40% | 665,137 |
Nissan Zx reliability FAQ
Across 9 Nissan Zx vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Zx MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Nissan Zx in our data has covered around
170,216 miles.
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