2012 Honda Cr-Z MOT pass rate: 79.8% (1,836 tests)
Is the 2012 Cr-Z getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.8% +10.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 80.8% +9.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 75.9% +5.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Cr-Z
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 290 | 37.9% |
| 2 | Suspension | 148 | 19.3% |
| 3 | Tyres | 120 | 15.7% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 73 | 9.5% |
| 5 | Visibility | 49 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 35 | 4.6% |
All Cr-Z years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,814 | 77.2% | +9.9 pts | 96,660 |
| 2011 | 4,187 | 77.7% | +8.5 pts | 90,828 |
| 2012 (this page) | 1,836 | 79.8% | +8.6 pts | 78,866 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Honda Cr-Z reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 79.8% of their MOT tests (1,836 tests, 2023–2025), +8.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 78,866 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Cr-Z?
The median tested example shows 78,866 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.