2010 Nissan 370 Z MOT pass rate: 85.3% (1,812 tests)
Is the 2010 370 Z getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86.8% +18.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 83.6% +16.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 85.5% +18.6 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 2010 370 Z
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 116 | 20.8% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 103 | 18.5% |
| 3 | Tyres | 101 | 18.1% |
| 4 | Suspension | 79 | 14.2% |
| 5 | Brakes | 47 | 8.4% |
| 6 | Visibility | 47 | 8.4% |
All 370 Z years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 (this page) | 1,812 | 85.3% | +18.0 pts | 69,204 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Nissan 370 Z reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 85.3% of their MOT tests (1,812 tests, 2023–2025), +18.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 69,204 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 370 Z?
The median tested example shows 69,204 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.