Nissan 350 Z (2007)
2007 Nissan 350 Z
CarHunch analysed 949 real MOT records for the 2007 Nissan 350 Z. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Nissan 350Z has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.8%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, but a significant concern emerges in the dangerous defects category: one in three of these cars (33%) have recorded a dangerous fault at some point, well above acceptable levels for a buyer considering this model. This suggests systemic issues worth investigating before purchase, particularly around safety-critical components.
At 56,000 miles median mileage for a 17-year-old car, these 350Zs are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're averaging 3.02 failures per test and a high 18.4 advisories—indicating age-related wear is catching up despite gentle use. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the systems flagged most often in MOT records, and factor in the likelihood you'll need to address multiple issues sooner rather than later.
What to check before buying a 2007 Nissan 350 Z
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 935 | 80.8% | 3.05 |
| Other (1%) | 13 | 80% | 1.08 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Nissan 350 Z vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Nissan 350 Z vehicles fall between 40,799 and 71,493 miles.
2007 Nissan 350 Z — Still on the Road
505 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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