Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Honda Cr Z?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Honda Cr Z?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Honda Cr Z?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2014 Honda Cr Z vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

28% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Honda Cr Z reliable?

Based on MOT data from 176 vehicles, the 2014 Honda Cr Z has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Honda Cr Z?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Honda Cr Z are: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (37.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (32.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Honda Cr Z?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cr Z (2014)

176 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.6% first-time pass rate

2014 Honda Cr Z

CarHunch analysed 176 real MOT records for the 2014 Honda Cr Z. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Honda CR-Z passes its MOT first time at 89.6%, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is genuinely impressive for a ten-year-old car. However, nearly 28% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is notably high and worth taking seriously as a potential buyer—you should always get a pre-purchase inspection.

At 43,324 miles median, these CR-Zs are running light for their age, suggesting careful ownership overall. The average car picks up 1.12 failures and 7.9 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect major shocks if the service history checks out.

We have limited data for the 2014 Honda Cr Z — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

89.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

27.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.12

Over 9.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

43k

Middle half: 29k–57k

For context

These stats describe 176 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 176 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 37.7%

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 32.9%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 176 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 27.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	175	89.8%	1.11

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Honda Cr Z vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

43,324

typical

28,964

low mileage

57,064

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Honda Cr Z vehicles fall between 28,964 and 57,064 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 28,964 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 28,964–57,064 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Honda Cr Zs sit.

⚠ Over 77,036 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Honda Cr Z — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Honda Cr Zs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 162 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

9.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.12

Avg failures per vehicle

7.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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