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Nissan 350Z MOT pass rate and common problems

77.3% of Nissan 350Z models passed the 2024 MOT (5,215 first tests): 72.9% at the first attempt and 4.4% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 4 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 34% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 66.5 (95% CI 63.6–69.5; 100 = normal).

Nissan 350Z at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate77.3%incl. 4.4% fixed at the test centre20245215
Passed at the first attempt72.9%all first tests20245215
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 63.6–69.5)66.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 168 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20245215
Biggest excess: Noise, emissions and leaks12.1per 1007.7 same-age2019–202436553
Dangerous defects9.4per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202436553
Advisory items139.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202436553
strip · Nissan 350Z · MOT Risk Index · 66.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Nissan 350Z. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 168 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 155 and 179 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Nissan 350Z index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank168of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20245215
Best rank within its 95% interval155rankother models held where they are20245215
Worst rank within its 95% interval179rankother models held where they are20245215

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 64.0 to 66.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Nissan 350Z MOT, and how often?

Nissan 350Z MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 19.8 per 100 tests, against 34.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 36,553).

bar · Nissan 350Z · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 19.8 vs 34.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment19.8per 10034.62019–20247220
Suspension14.6per 10028.72019–20245326
Noise, emissions and leaks12.1per 1007.72019–20244423
Brakes10.1per 10021.22019–20243675
Visibility8.5per 10011.62019–20243125
Tyres6.7per 10010.32019–20242458

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 36,553 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan 350Z's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Nissan 350Z advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 23.1% of the time.

funnel · Nissan 350Z · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 23.1 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 23.1 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.1% next failmedian model2019–2024566
Suspension15.3% next failmedian model2019–20244866
Noise, emissions and leaks15.2% next failmedian model2019–2024587
Brakes9.4% next failmedian model2019–20246909
Tyres7.4% next failmedian model2019–20245891
Body, chassis, structure7.3% next failmedian model2019–20242163
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024763

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Nissan 350Z got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Nissan 350Z MOTs flag brakes most: 48.5 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 36,553).

bar · Nissan 350Z · Brakes · 48.5 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes48.5per 10034.72019–202417730
Tyres37per 10039.72019–202413511
Suspension32.5per 10026.22019–202411892
Body, chassis, structure9.3per 1004.62019–20243410
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.2per 1002.82019–20241157
Non-component advisories3per 1007.82019–20241085

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 36,553 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Nissan 350Z?

For Nissan 350Z models aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 8.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 6,041).

bar · Nissan 350Z · Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass · 4.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–2024921
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–2024921
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–2024921
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–2024921
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024921
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–2024921
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 267 cars)4.9% next fail2019–2024267
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 267 cars)4.9% next fail2019–2024267
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 267 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024267
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 112 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024112
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 112 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024112
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 112 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024112
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–2024686
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–2024686
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–2024686
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–2024686
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 222 cars)8.6% next fail2019–2024222
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 222 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024222
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 101 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024101
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 101 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024101
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 101 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024101
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024868
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024868
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–2024868
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–2024868
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–2024868
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–2024868
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–2024868
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–2024868
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024868
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024411
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)7.8% next fail2019–2024411
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)6.6% next fail2019–2024411
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)5.6% next fail2019–2024411
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024411
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024411
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 411 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024411
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 357 cars)12.9% next fail2019–2024357
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 357 cars)12.6% next fail2019–2024357
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 357 cars)9.0% next fail2019–2024357
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 357 cars)8.7% next fail2019–2024357
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 357 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024357
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 357 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024357
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 357 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024357
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 357 cars)1.7% next fail2019–2024357
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–20243746
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–20243746
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20243746
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20243746
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20243746
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20243746
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20243746
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20243746
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20243746
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20243746
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20243746
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.3% next fail2019–20242709
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–20242709
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20242709
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20242709
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20242709
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–20242709
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–20242709
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–20242709
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20242709
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20242709
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail15.2% next fail2019–20242494
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.2% next fail2019–20242494
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–20242494
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–20242494
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–20242494
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20242494
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20242494
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20242494
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20242494
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242494
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242494
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20246041
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–20246041
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20246041
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–20246041
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20246041
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20246041
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20246041
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20246041
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20246041
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20246041
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246041
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.8% next fail2019–20244892
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.6% next fail2019–20244892
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–20244892
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–20244892
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.1% next fail2019–20244892
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–20244892
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20244892
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3% next fail2019–20244892
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20244892
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20244892
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20244892
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail19.3% next fail2019–20244872
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–20244872
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.3% next fail2019–20244872
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–20244872
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–20244872
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20244872
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20244872
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20244872
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–20244872
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20244872
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244872
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 46 cars)17.4% next fail2019–202446
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 46 cars)13.0% next fail2019–202446
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 46 cars)13.0% next fail2019–202446

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Nissan 350Z get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Nissan 350Z gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 9.4 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 56.7 major and 15.3 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Nissan 350Z · Dangerous defects · 9.4 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 9.4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects9.4per 10011.22019–202436553

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 36,553 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan 350Z still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Nissan 350Z go from 13.3% at age 5 (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 5.3–29.7%) to 29.5% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 5,215).

line · Nissan 350Z · Age 5 (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 5.3–29.7%) · 13.3 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5 (rough estim: 13.3. Age 19: 29.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 5.3–29.7%)13.3% failed first time15.1202430
Age 6 (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 6.2–23.6%)12.5% failed first time17.5202456
Age 7 (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 2.4–14.8%)6.2% failed first time20.2202465
Age 8 (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 9.4–24.2%)15.4% failed first time23.3202491
Age 9 (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 4.5–16.4%)8.8% failed first time26.5202491
Age 10 (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 5.6–21.5%)11.3% failed first time30.1202462
Age 11 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 3.7–18.6%)8.6% failed first time33.2202458
Age 15 (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 13.9–25.4%)19.0% failed first time41.62024179
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 24.0–33.0%)28.3% failed first time43.12024389
Age 1725.6% failed first time43.12024645
Age 1831.2% failed first time43.92024820
Age 1929.5% failed first time43.520241161

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Nissan 350Z compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Nissan 350Z models fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail less often: 13.1% against 25.6% (2024, n = 397).

line · Nissan 350Z · Age 3 · 4.6 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 4.6. Age 20: 31. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 34.6% fail10.82024414
Age 49.6% fail12.32024490
Age 58.0% fail14.22024541
Age 611.2% fail16.12024574
Age 78.4% fail18.32024497
Age 811% fail20.52024409
Age 911.4% fail23.12024332
Age 1013.1% fail25.62024397
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1122.0% fail28.22024744
Age 1226.0% fail30.620241426
Age 1326.8% fail32.620242417
Age 1428.4% fail34.620243799
Age 1529.6% fail36.120245335
Age 1629.3% fail37.120245556
Age 1730.1% fail37.520245013
Age 1831.1% fail37.920243975
Age 1930.7% fail37.520242746
Age 2031% fail37.020241471

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan 350Z years should I avoid?

The Nissan 350Z build year that fails most for its age is 2004: index 104.5 (95% CI 100.4–108.5) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 8,101).

Build year matters for the Nissan 350Z: 2004 Nissan 350Z models fail more than their age would predict, 2007 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Nissan 350Z · Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 89.2–130.2) · 109.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 89.2–130.2)109.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024314
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 2,391 tests, 95% interval 96.1–110.8)103.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242391
Build year 2004 (worse for its age)104.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248101
Build year 200599.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247989
Build year 200699.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245599
Build year 2007 (better for its age)93.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244263
Build year 2008 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,567 tests, 95% interval 83.3–97.0)90.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242567
Build year 2009 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 923 tests, 95% interval 64.5–85.6)75index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024923

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Nissan 350Z MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Nissan 350Z MOT: about £99 (up to about £189 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 5,215).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Nissan 350Z · Expected repair bill · 99.4 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill99.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5215
Estimated range lower99.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5215
Estimated range upper188.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5215
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)27.7GBP expected contribution140price catalogue5215
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)26.3GBP expected contribution180price catalogue5215
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer24.2GBP expected contribution200price catalogue5215
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)15.2GBP expected contribution150price catalogue5215
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)6.0GBP expected contribution90price catalogue5215

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan 350Z more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Nissan 350Z and 4 as often or more. The Nissan 350Z has an MOT Risk Index of 66.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 5,215).

bar · Nissan 350Z · Nissan 350Z (this model) · 66.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Nissan 350Z (this model)66.5index100 = normal20245215
Audi Q862.4index66.520244285
BMW M260.9index66.520243719
Alfa Romeo Stelvio73.7index66.520243854
BMW M463.9index66.5202412459
BMW X667.3index66.5202415622
Maserati Ghibli75.3index66.520243519
Lexus GS56index66.520247851
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Ford Mustang73.1index66.5202412248

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan 350Z normally do?

At age 18, the median Nissan 350Z had covered 85,697 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 65,492 to 108,473 miles (2024, n = 820).

line · Nissan 350Z · Age 6 median (rough estimate) · 27406 vs baseline · 2024
Age 6 median (roug: 27406. Age 19 P75: 106537. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 median (rough estimate)27406miles202456
Age 7 median (rough estimate)28342miles202465
Age 8 median (rough estimate)34530miles202491
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)23350miles202491
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)49060miles202491
Age 9 median (rough estimate)42131miles202491
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)29437miles202491
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)55177miles202491
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10 median (rough estimate)43958miles202462
Age 11 median (rough estimate)51471miles202458
Age 15 median (rough estimate)69642miles2024179
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)50230miles2024179
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)87124miles2024179
Age 16 median (rough estimate)80001miles2024389
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)62950miles2024389
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)98215miles2024389
Age 17 median82172miles2024645
Age 17 P2564334miles2024645
Age 17 P75104647miles2024645
Age 18 median85697miles2024820
Age 18 P2565492miles2024820
Age 18 P75108473miles2024820
Age 19 median86378miles20241161
Age 19 P2563704miles20241161
Age 19 P75106537miles20241161

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Nissan 350Z MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 11.7% of Nissan 350Z models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 33.5% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 581). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Nissan 350Z · Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 5.2–13.2%) · 8.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 5.2–13.2%)8.4% failed first time2024190
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 9.2–23.7%)15.1% failed first time202493
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 8.5–15.8%)11.7% failed first time2024300
Age 15+, 40-70k miles24.1% failed first time20241016
Age 15+, 70-100k miles30.1% failed first time20241670
Age 15+, 100-140k miles34.2% failed first time20241336
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 28.2–39.2%)33.5% failed first time2024281

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan 350Z last?

26.5% of Nissan 350Z models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 2.4% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 9,665).

line · Nissan 350Z · 100,000 miles · 26.5 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 26.5. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles26.5% of tested cars20249665
150,000 miles2.4% of tested cars2024881
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202477

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan 350Z driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Nissan 350Z index is 68.9, against 65.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 5,215).

slope · Nissan 350Z · Age and mileage adjusted index · 68.9 vs 65.6 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 65.6 vs 68.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index68.9index65.62019–20245215

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan 350Z fuel fails its MOT less?

All Nissan 350Z models tested were petrol: 27.1% failed first time (2024, n = 5,214).

bar · Nissan 350Z · Petrol · 27.1 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol27.1% fail first timeother fuels20245214

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Nissan 350Z fail its MOT most?

Nissan 350Z fails first-time MOTs most in Kirkcaldy (KY): 39.6% against 27.3% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 159).

First-time failure rates for the Nissan 350Z range from 18.6% in the Redhill (RH) postcode area to 37.8% in the Bristol (BS) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Nissan 350Z · Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 32.3–47.4%) · 39.6 vs 27.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 22%. 35%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 32.3–47.4%)39.6% fail first time27.12024159
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 403 tests, 95% interval 34.8–44.3%)39.5% fail first time27.12024403
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 32.1–45.2%)38.5% fail first time27.12024208
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 9.1–22.1%)14.4% fail first time27.12024111
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 9.1–22.9%)14.7% fail first time27.12024102
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 11.3–19.9%)15.1% fail first time27.12024265
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 32.6–44.4%)38.4% fail first time27.12024258
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 29.6–47.3%)38.0% fail first time27.12024113
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bristol (BS)37.8% fail first time27.12024712
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 30.7–44.8%)37.5% fail first time27.12024176
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 32.4–41.5%)36.8% fail first time27.12024421
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 27.9–46.1%)36.5% fail first time27.12024104
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 29.2–42.5%)35.6% fail first time27.12024194
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 29.8–41.8%)35.6% fail first time27.12024239
Southampton (SO)35.4% fail first time27.12024560
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 29.5–41.6%)35.3% fail first time27.12024235
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 29.4–39.0%)34.0% fail first time27.12024373
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 29.3–38.8%)33.9% fail first time27.12024378
Bournemouth (BH)33.7% fail first time27.12024540
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 26.2–40.8%)33.1% fail first time27.12024157
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 28.9–37.2%)32.9% fail first time27.12024480
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 25.9–40.7%)32.9% fail first time27.12024152
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 469 tests, 95% interval 28.5–37.0%)32.6% fail first time27.12024469
Gloucester (GL)32.2% fail first time27.12024593
Ipswich (IP)31.9% fail first time27.12024542
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 25.8–38.6%)31.8% fail first time27.12024201
Portsmouth (PO)31.7% fail first time27.12024716
Guildford (GU)31.4% fail first time27.12024765
York (YO) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 26.6–36.5%)31.3% fail first time27.12024335
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 26.9–36.1%)31.3% fail first time27.12024387
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 26.9–35.7%)31.1% fail first time27.12024424
Norwich (NR)30.7% fail first time27.12024579
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 23.4–38.6%)30.4% fail first time27.12024138
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 23.9–37.7%)30.4% fail first time27.12024168
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 23.0–37.8%)29.9% fail first time27.12024144
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 25.1–34.9%)29.8% fail first time27.12024336
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 22.6–37.8%)29.6% fail first time27.12024135
Northampton (NN)29.1% fail first time27.12024574
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 22.7–36.4%)29.1% fail first time27.12024165
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 274 tests, 95% interval 23.8–34.5%)28.8% fail first time27.12024274
Doncaster (DN)28.8% fail first time27.12024518
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 23.3–34.6%)28.6% fail first time27.12024241
Peterborough (PE)28.4% fail first time27.12024790
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 371 tests, 95% interval 24.0–33.1%)28.3% fail first time27.12024371
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 23.0–34.2%)28.3% fail first time27.12024244
Newcastle (NE)27.9% fail first time27.12024506
Reading (RG)27.7% fail first time27.12024761
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 23.5–32.2%)27.6% fail first time27.12024405
Derby (DE)27.5% fail first time27.12024619
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 22.9–31.9%)27.2% fail first time27.12024375
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 22.3–32.6%)27.1% fail first time27.12024284
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 21.9–32.6%)26.9% fail first time27.12024260
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 19.8–35.3%)26.8% fail first time27.12024123
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 20.9–33.6%)26.8% fail first time27.12024183
Nottingham (NG)26.5% fail first time27.12024737
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 237 tests, 95% interval 21.0–32.1%)26.2% fail first time27.12024237
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 341 tests, 95% interval 21.7–31.0%)26.1% fail first time27.12024341
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 20.4–31.7%)25.7% fail first time27.12024226
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 19.4–33.1%)25.7% fail first time27.12024152
Coventry (CV)25.5% fail first time27.12024722
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 20.0–31.3%)25.2% fail first time27.12024222
Milton Keynes (MK)25.1% fail first time27.12024525
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 20.9–29.9%)25.1% fail first time27.12024358
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 21.0–29.1%)24.8% fail first time27.12024427
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 400 tests, 95% interval 20.8–29.2%)24.8% fail first time27.12024400
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 18.9–31.3%)24.6% fail first time27.12024183
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 19.2–30.8%)24.5% fail first time27.12024208
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 19.8–29.6%)24.4% fail first time27.12024291
Oxford (OX)24.4% fail first time27.12024537
London N (N) (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 19.3–30.3%)24.4% fail first time27.12024230
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 18.0–31.6%)24.2% fail first time27.12024149
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 19.0–30.1%)24.1% fail first time27.12024224
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 17.7–31.6%)23.9% fail first time27.12024142
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 18.8–29.7%)23.8% fail first time27.12024235
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 17.6–31.3%)23.8% fail first time27.12024147
Leicester (LE)23.8% fail first time27.12024707
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 18.9–28.9%)23.5% fail first time27.12024272
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 18.8–28.8%)23.4% fail first time27.12024269
Chelmsford (CM)23.2% fail first time27.12024525
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 396 tests, 95% interval 19.3–27.6%)23.2% fail first time27.12024396
Tonbridge (TN)23.1% fail first time27.12024563
Hemel Hempstead (HP)22.7% fail first time27.12024506
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 16.4–30.1%)22.5% fail first time27.12024142
Birmingham (B)22.5% fail first time27.12024942
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 16.7–29.6%)22.5% fail first time27.12024160
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 17.0–29.1%)22.5% fail first time27.12024178
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 16.7–29.2%)22.4% fail first time27.12024170
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 17.6–27.5%)22.1% fail first time27.12024271
Sheffield (S)22.0% fail first time27.12024714
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 15.1–30.7%)21.9% fail first time27.12024105
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 18.2–26.0%)21.8% fail first time27.12024426
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 17.1–27.3%)21.8% fail first time27.12024248
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 337 tests, 95% interval 17.6–26.4%)21.7% fail first time27.12024337
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 15.6–28.9%)21.5% fail first time27.12024144
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 17.5–24.8%)20.9% fail first time27.12024464
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 14.0–28.1%)20.2% fail first time27.12024124
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 15.7–25.3%)20.1% fail first time27.12024264
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 13.7–26.5%)19.3% fail first time27.12024145
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 12.7–27.2%)18.9% fail first time27.12024111
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 14.0–24.9%)18.9% fail first time27.12024196
Redhill (RH)18.6% fail first time27.12024634
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 13.5–23.2%)17.8% fail first time27.12024241
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 14.4–21.5%)17.7% fail first time27.12024447
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 11.6–22.9%)16.5% fail first time27.12024164
London E (E) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 11.4–22.4%)16.2% fail first time27.12024173
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 12.0–21.5%)16.2% fail first time27.12024229

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Nissan 350Z rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Nissan 350Z MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.3 times the national rate: 0.98% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 5,153).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Nissan 350Z · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.3 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.3ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers5153

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Nissan 350Z ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 49.9% of Nissan 350Z models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Nissan 350Z · Likely compliant · 49.9 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant49.9% estimate20245215

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Nissan 350Z?

Of failed Nissan 350Z MOTs, 26.6% were retested the same day and a further 64.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 6,300).

bar · Nissan 350Z · Same-day retest · 26.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest26.6%failed initial tests2019–20246300
Retest within 10 days64.9%failed initial tests2019–20246300
Clean MOT streak37.9%observed chains2019–20246560
Repeat advisory34.0%observed chains2019–20246560
Decreasing odometer2.1% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20247117

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Nissan 350Z?

Nissan 350Z models aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 18.1% of tests, against 31.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 4,700).

bullet · Nissan 350Z · Low-use first-time failure · 18.1 vs 31.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 18.1 vs 31.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure18.1%31.42019–20244700
Low-use gap-13.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–20244700

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Nissan 350Z likely to last?

Nissan 350Z models aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 14.9 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 19, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Nissan 350Z · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 14.9 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)14.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)7.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan 350Z models are still on the road?

In 2024, at least as many Nissan 350Z models were tested at age 19 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 2,746).

line · Nissan 350Z · Age 3 · 74.3 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 74.3. Age 19 (at least a: 100. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 374.3% of age 4–6 baseline2024414
Age 487.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024490
Age 597% of age 4–6 baseline2024541
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024574
Age 789.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024497
Age 873.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024409
Age 959.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024332
Age 1071.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024397
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024744
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241426
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242417
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243799
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245335
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245556
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245013
Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243975
Age 19 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242746

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Nissan 350Z fails, does it fail again?

27.7% of Nissan 350Z models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 22.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 2,734). The failure most likely to come back is seat belts and supplementary restraint systems: 30.9% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Nissan 350Z · Repeat after fail · 27.7 vs 22.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 27.7 vs 22.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail27.7%22.32019–20242734

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan 350Z faults come together?

On Nissan 350Z models, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 7.5 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 719).

Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks7.5liftexpected joint rate2024719
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 4.2–8.2)6.0liftexpected joint rate202438
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 4.2–6.7)5.3liftexpected joint rate202475
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 4.5–6.2)5.3liftexpected joint rate2024162
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 3.3–7.0)4.9liftexpected joint rate202431
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 4.3–5.6)4.9liftexpected joint rate2024224
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.2)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024331
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.2)4.6liftexpected joint rate2024314
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 3.3–6.2)4.6liftexpected joint rate202441
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.6)4.6liftexpected joint rate202491
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.3)4.5liftexpected joint rate2024132
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.7–6.6)4.4liftexpected joint rate202422
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.5)4.3liftexpected joint rate202472
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 3.8–5.0)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024215
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.9)4.3liftexpected joint rate202437
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.3)4.1liftexpected joint rate202454
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.4)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024421
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.4)4.0liftexpected joint rate202443
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.8)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024106
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.2)4.0liftexpected joint rate202448
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.8liftexpected joint rate2024597
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.7liftexpected joint rate2024523
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.1)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024239
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.6)3.6liftexpected joint rate202467
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.2)3.6liftexpected joint rate202430
Brakes + Suspension3.6liftexpected joint rate2024671
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024137
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024138
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 3.1–3.9)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024303
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.5liftexpected joint rate20241130
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.4liftexpected joint rate2024791
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024288
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024183
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.8)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024186
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024372
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.3)3.1liftexpected joint rate202435
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024270
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.6)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024107
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 430 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.3)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024430
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.9liftexpected joint rate2024879
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate20241121
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate2024756
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate2024527
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate2024580
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.5)2.8liftexpected joint rate202459
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.5)2.7liftexpected joint rate202465
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024334
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 398 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024398
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 280 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024280
Suspension + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024551
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Nissan 350Z cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Nissan 350Z models tested at age 15, about 19 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 29 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 13.9–25.4%)19.0% fail first time2024179
Age 16 (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 24.0–33.0%)28.3% fail first time2024389
Age 17 (rough estimate: 645 tests, 95% interval 22.4–29.1%)25.6% fail first time2024645
Age 18 (rough estimate: 820 tests, 95% interval 28.1–34.5%)31.2% fail first time2024820
Age 19 (rough estimate: 1,161 tests, 95% interval 26.9–32.1%)29.5% fail first time20241161

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Nissan 350Z fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 44.0% of Nissan 350Z models failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 693 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Nissan 350Z also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Nissan 350Z · Netherlands · 44 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 44 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands44% failed50.82024 by country693

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Nissan 350Z MOT matter?

Nissan 350Z models fail first time most in November (29.4%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in July (25.6%) (2024, n = 5,215).

line · Nissan 350Z · January · 28.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 28.5. December: 28.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan 350Z: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January28.5% fail first time31.120242960
February29.2% fail first time30.020242749
March26.1% fail first time28.320243501
April28.1% fail first time29.820242628
May27.0% fail first time28.820242719
June26.8% fail first time28.120242809
July25.6% fail first time29.320242999
August26.3% fail first time29.220243255
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September26.1% fail first time28.220243465
October26.8% fail first time30.320243646
November29.4% fail first time30.620243497
December28.0% fail first time29.320242325

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 5,215 initial Nissan 350Z tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 5,215 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Nissan 350Z MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/nissan-350z/

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Nissan 350Z MOT: quick answers

What is the Nissan 350Z first-time MOT pass rate?

72.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (5,215 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 5,215 primary tests: 27.13% failed first time and 77.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 66.5 is shown separately.