Nissan 370 Z (2009)

303 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

2009 Nissan 370 Z

CarHunch analysed 303 real MOT records for the 2009 Nissan 370 Z. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 370Z passes its MOT first time at a strong 87.7%, well above the UK average of 80%, but nearly three in ten examples have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—significantly higher than typical and a genuine concern for any buyer. Petrol sports cars inevitably rack up advisories, and this one averages 13.1 per test, so expect ongoing maintenance chatter at each MOT.

At a median 51,581 miles for a 2009, these cars are running relatively low, which partly explains the solid pass rate, though the average 1.83 failures per vehicle suggests wear items and age-related issues are catching up. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the cooling system, suspension geometry, and clutch—the advisory frequency points to these as repeated weak spots—and factor in regular servicing costs typical of a sports car of this era.

Below average reliability 7.7% above UK average
87.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
51,581
typical mileage
40,925–64,121 middle half
27.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.84
avg MOT failures per car
over 13.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2009 Nissan 370 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.
  • ⚠️ 27.4% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Nissan 370 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.

40,925
low mileage
51,581
typical
64,121
high mileage

Half of all 2009 Nissan 370 Z vehicles fall between 40,925 and 64,121 miles.

2009 Nissan 370 Z — Still on the Road

197 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.

265 197 2014 2025

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

13.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.84
Avg failures per vehicle
13.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Nissan 370 Z:

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