Infiniti M
From 367 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 11 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 pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 7 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| any part of the noise suppression system insecure | 4 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.5% of failures are serious: 37.5% 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 £67.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 80% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ms tested had between 73,883 and 104,426 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 85,893 median miles, the M has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Infiniti models
| Infiniti Q30 | 85.8% |
| Infiniti Q50 | 83.5% |
Common questions
What is the Infiniti M MOT pass rate?
The Infiniti M has a 81.5% MOT pass rate based on 367 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Infiniti M?
The most common MOT failure on the Infiniti M is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Infiniti M at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Infiniti M is 85,893 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 73,883 and 104,426 miles.
Buying a used M?
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 81.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £67 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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