2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Nissan 350 Z MOT pass rate and common faults

815 MOT tests in 2024. 68.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time68.6%
Failed or needed repairs31.4%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 815 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.3%
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  7. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    26 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks19.8%
  2. Lights & electrics15.3%
  3. Brakes9.8%
  4. Suspension9.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Tyres5.2%
  7. Body & chassis4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Nissan 350 Z?

In 2024, 68.6% of 2006 Nissan 350 Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 815 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan 350 Z?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2006 Nissan 350 Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).