Nissan 370 Z
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 3,856 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
3,856
Highest Pass Rate
2018 (96%)
Years Covered
12
About the Nissan 370 Z
The Nissan 370 Z was MOT tested 3,856 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2009 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably 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 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 141 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 81%. 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 370 Zs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 79,610 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 18,756 miles.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the 370 Z performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Nissan range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Nissan 370 Z by Year
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Questions about the Nissan 370 Z
Is the Nissan 370 Z reliable?
Across its 12 model years in our data (2009 to 2020), the Nissan 370 Z averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 3,856 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.
Which year Nissan 370 Z has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Nissan 370 Z has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 81%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Nissan 370 Zs more reliable?
Newer Nissan 370 Zs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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