Nissan 350Z MOT Results

Registered in 2005
70.9% pass rate
from 1,422 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan 350Z is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.35% fail on Emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.070% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.070% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.070% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.070% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.2% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.91% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.98% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.070% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.070% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.070% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.070% fail on View to rear
      • 0.070% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.63% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.070% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.070% fail on Cable
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.35% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.070% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.070% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.070% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.35% fail on Chassis
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.21% fail on Strengthening plate (66 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.070% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.070% fail on Tank
      • 0.070% fail on Pipe
      • 0.070% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Body condition (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.070% fail on Transmission
      • 0.070% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.070% fail on Joints
    • 0.070% fail on Undertray
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Airbags (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Drivers airbag (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.070% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.63% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.070% fail on Power steering
      • 0.070% fail on Pump
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
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