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VA12 DZB

2012 Nissan 370 Z

Black Petrol 3697cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan 370 Z39,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DZB
MakeNissan
Model370 Z
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,697cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,112 miles

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

general wear to exhaust

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2024 77,201 miles

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

side skirts and belly pan fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,896 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 57,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 53,086 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 53,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,896 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 29,310 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 29,310 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 9,440 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 8,991 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,840 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 370 Z?

Based on 25,560 MOT tests across 2,203 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
3,769
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,203
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 228
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 52
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VA12 DZB is a 2012 Nissan 370 Z in Black with a 3,697cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Nissan 370 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 39,281 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 370 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA12 DZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 370 Z typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan 370 Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA12 DZB registered?

VA12 DZB is a 2012 Nissan 370 Z, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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