Subaru Brz
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 1,706 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
1,706
Best Year
2021 (100%)
Years Covered
10
About the Subaru Brz
The Subaru Brz has been tested 1,706 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2012 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 67 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 89%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The SUBARU BRZ has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 62,699 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 20,628 miles.
Compared to the Subaru brand average of 83%, the Brz performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Subaru range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Subaru Brz by Year
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