2005 Nissan 350 Z MOT pass rate: 75.0% (3,504 tests)
Is the 2005 350 Z getting worse?
Pass rate of 2005-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.2% +11.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 75.7% +11.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 74.0% +8.7 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 2005 350 Z
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 563 | 20.0% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 553 | 19.6% |
| 3 | Suspension | 532 | 18.9% |
| 4 | Brakes | 369 | 13.1% |
| 5 | Tyres | 191 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Visibility | 187 | 6.6% |
All 350 Z years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3,300 | 74.8% | +10.4 pts | 95,322 |
| 2005 (this page) | 3,504 | 75.0% | +10.5 pts | 86,636 |
| 2006 | 2,446 | 74.1% | +9.6 pts | 86,182 |
| 2007 | 1,876 | 78.2% | +13.1 pts | 83,068 |
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FAQs
Is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z reliable?
2005-registered examples passed 75.0% of their MOT tests (3,504 tests, 2023–2025), +10.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 21 years old with a median 86,636 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2005 350 Z?
The median tested example shows 86,636 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.