Nissan 350Z MOT Results

Registered in 2004
67.9% pass rate
from 1,387 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan 350Z is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Spark ignition (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.72% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Catalytic converter (18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.072% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.43% fail on Compression ignition (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.072% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  • 9.5% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.79% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.072% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.072% fail on Switch
    • 0.072% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.072% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.072% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.9% fail on Brakes (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.58% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.072% fail on Pedal
    • 0.072% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.072% fail on Lever
    • 0.072% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.072% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.072% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.072% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.072% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.072% fail on Tank
      • 0.072% fail on Hose
      • 0.072% fail on Pipe
      • 0.072% fail on System
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray
    • 0.072% fail on Seats
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's seat
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.072% fail on Airbags
      • 0.072% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.072% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.072% fail on Operation
      • 0.072% fail on Other components
    • 0.072% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.072% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.87% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.87% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2004 cars)

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