Nissan 370Z Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan 370Z reliable? We analysed 756 real MOT tests across 167 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan 370Z is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan 370Z.
Nissan 370Z Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan 370Z. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan 370Z MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan 370Z to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan 370Z Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan 370Z fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan 370Z Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan 370Z models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan 370Z Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan 370Z owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan 370Z MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan 370Z year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 158 | 89.9% | 11,466 | 19,412 | 27,579 |
| 2019 | 252 | 96.4% | 9,504 | 16,153 | 25,086 |
| 2018 | 179 | 94.4% | 12,038 | 19,052 | 28,271 |
How Long Does a Nissan 370Z Last?
Based on 167 Nissan 370Z vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan 370Z Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan 370Z MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan 370Z
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.4% MOT pass rate from 252 tests
89.9% MOT pass rate from 158 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan 370Z is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.4% across 252 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan 370Z Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan 370Z THIS CAR | 93.3% | 756 | 20,896 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Honda Melody Mini | 82.9% | 1,037 | 4,915 mi | 45 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan 370Z outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan 370Z has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.3% across 756 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan 370Z with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan 370Z owner drives around 3,365 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.