Across 1,898 MOT tests of the Nissan 370Z in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 14.6% failed — about 1 in 7. The parts that fail most are tyres (3.9% of tests), exhaust, fuel and emissions (3.8%), lights and electrics (3.3%) and wipers, windscreen and mirrors (2.8%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Nissan 370Z has 48% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
This is a small sample of tests, so treat the percentages as rough.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Nissan 370Z (2009–2021)
MOT: 14.6% of 1,898 initial tests failed — 48% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 3.9% |
| 2 | exhaust, fuel and emissions | 3.8% |
| 3 | lights and electrics | 3.3% |
| 4 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 2.8% |
Questions
What fails most on a Nissan 370Z at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 3.9% of Nissan 370Z MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come exhaust, fuel and emissions (3.8%) and lights and electrics (3.3%).
How often does a Nissan 370Z fail its MOT?
14.6% of Nissan 370Z MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 7), counting initial tests only, across 1,898 tests. Allowing for age and mileage, that is 48% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Is the Nissan 370Z reliable?
On MOT results, the Nissan 370Z has 48% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Nissan 370Z data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.