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IAZ 5005

1993 Nissan 300 Zx

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,315 mi
Last recorded79,315 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan 300 Zx95,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 5005
MakeNissan
Model300 Zx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 79,315 miles

All steering & suspension shows general surface corrosion

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

Nearside front inner sill corroded

Nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (1 of 2 not working) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front inner sill corroded & small hole (Not within 30cms)

Rear registration plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,777 miles

All steering & suspension shows general surface corrosion

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

Nearside rear tyre perishing & starting to crack

Offside and nearside inner sills show surface corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2024 78,469 miles

Exhaust corroding

Both sides front suspension coil springs corroding

All steering *& suspension shows general surface corrosion

Nearside front anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

Nearside rear tyre perishing & starting to crack

Offside and nearside inner sills show surface corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,985 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion

O/s and n/s inner sills show corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2022 77,328 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 7 Mar 2022 77,328 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jan 2022 77,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 76,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 76,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,644 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes under plastic shields

Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered with plastic sheilds

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,106 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,451 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 54,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 May 2012 51,330 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 51,330 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2011 45,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,077 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 40,038 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,790 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,348 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,212 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 26,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan 300 Zx?

Based on 30,576 MOT tests across 3,810 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
1,225
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
3,810
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,493
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,351
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,351
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 869
fog lamp not working 867
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IAZ 5005 is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1993 Nissan 300 Zx models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 95,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan 300 Zx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,493 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IAZ 5005, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 300 Zx typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Nissan 300 Zx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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IAZ 5005 is a 1993 Nissan 300 Zx, first registered on 27 March 1993.

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