Honda CR-Z
From 5,444 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer CR-Zs fare better: 2014 models pass at 85.4% vs 79.5% for 2010.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 160 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 160 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 136 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 119 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 118 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 116 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 103 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 88 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 80 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 63 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 55 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.4% of failures are serious: 50.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £92.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 85.4% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2013 | 82.7% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2012 | 82.4% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2011 | 82.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre seriously damaged |
1 earlier years
| 2010 | 79.5% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all CR-Zs tested had between 59,944 and 105,136 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 87,448 median miles, the CR-Z has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda Jazz | 77.5% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
Common questions
What is the Honda CR-Z MOT pass rate?
The Honda CR-Z has a 81.6% MOT pass rate based on 5,444 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda CR-Z?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda CR-Z is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 160 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda CR-Z at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda CR-Z is 87,448 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,944 and 105,136 miles.
Buying a used CR-Z?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £92 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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