Nissan 350 Z

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 19 model years from 10,622 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

10,622

Highest Pass Rate

2015 (93%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan 350 Z

The Nissan 350 Z was MOT tested 10,622 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 19 model years (2002 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 212 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 78%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Nissan 350 Zs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 100,075 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 31,840 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the 350 Z performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Nissan range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3696cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Nissan 350 Z?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average+6% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Nissan 350 Z by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	95%	37	31,840 mi
2019	95%	60	28,568 mi
2018	90%	166	29,472 mi
2017	90%	168	32,025 mi
2016	88%	278	41,549 mi
2015	93%	212	44,100 mi
2014	90%	144	42,336 mi
2013	92%	135	53,849 mi
2012	96%	50	60,352 mi
2011	87%	30	69,162 mi
2010	82%	38	77,199 mi
2009	88%	380	74,747 mi
2008	80%	760	83,449 mi
2007	83%	1,305	86,152 mi
2006	79%	1,653	88,278 mi
2005	82%	2,401	87,497 mi
2004	78%	2,083	98,243 mi
2003	81%	683	98,315 mi
2002	92%	39	100,075 mi

Questions about the Nissan 350 Z

Is the Nissan 350 Z reliable?

Across its 19 model years in our data (2002 to 2020), the Nissan 350 Z averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 10,622 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2015 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year Nissan 350 Z has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 Nissan 350 Z has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 78%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.