Nissan 350Z MOT Results

Registered in 2003
68.9% pass rate
from 415 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan 350Z is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.72% fail on Emission control equipment (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Catalytic converter (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 11% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Springs
      • 0.24% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.24% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
      • 0.24% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.72% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.72% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.48% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.72% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.72% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.96% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.96% fail on Chassis
      • 0.96% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Airbags
      • 0.24% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Steering linkage components (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.48% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.48% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates

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