Nissan 300 Zx
From 916 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 22 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.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 22 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 22 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 21 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 16 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 15 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 15 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 10 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 8.8% of 300 Zx failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £61.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 90.1% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1991 | 89.3% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 300 Zxs tested had between 72,915 and 106,180 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 91,506 median miles, the 300 Zx has 0.016 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan 300 Zx MOT pass rate?
The Nissan 300 Zx has a 85.8% MOT pass rate based on 916 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan 300 Zx?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan 300 Zx is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan 300 Zx at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan 300 Zx is 91,506 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 72,915 and 106,180 miles.
Buying a used 300 Zx?
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.
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