Does the Nissan 350Z fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Nissan 350Z records 14.57 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 28.68 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−14.11, 95% interval −14.66 to −13.56). It ranks 653 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Nissan 350Z by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Nissan 350Z is “A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn”, recorded 1,727 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,727 | 4.72 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 1,196 | 3.27 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 691 | 1.89 |
| A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 378 | 1.03 |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 296 | 0.81 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 36,553 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Nissan 350Z gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
15.3% of Nissan 350Z MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 2,776 miles later (4,866 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,866 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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