Nissan 350Z MOT Results

Registered in 2006
72.9% pass rate
from 990 tests in 2021
(38% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan 350Z is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.40% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.51% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.30% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.10% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.61% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Horn
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (92% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.10% fail on Switch
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.51% fail on Chassis
      • 0.30% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.20% fail on Strengthening plate (67 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.20% fail on Strengthening plate (82 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.10% fail on Passengers airbag
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.91% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
  • 0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.10% fail on Speedometer
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