Verdict
The Honda CR-Z passes its MOT first time on 78.3% of tests, 12.5 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (65.9%). That puts it ahead of 96% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2014 CR-Z does best (beats 97% of cars) and the 2012 worst (beats 93%).
Of its engines, the 1.5 OT does best (beats 98%) and the 1.5 Petrol worst (beats 95%).
Better than average on suspension, tyres, lights & electrics.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hybrid | 78.8% | Beats 96% | A |
| 1.5 Petrol | 77.0% | Beats 95% | A |
| 1.5 OT | 80.7% | Beats 98% | A |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Brake performance 1.7× typical
On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal. - Tyre damage & cracking
Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre. - Brake pads
Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash. - Windscreen wipers
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Handbrake performance
Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope. - Tyre tread depth
Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre damage & cracking | 3.0% | 3.9% | 0.8× |
| Brake pads | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2× |
| Windscreen wipers | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.1× |
| Brake performance | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.7× |
| Handbrake performance | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.3× |
| Ball joint dust covers | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.9× |
| Tyre tread depth | 1.8% | 3.0% | 0.6× |
| Headlight aim | 1.5% | 3.6% | 0.4× |
| Brake discs | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2× |
| Windscreen washers | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.4× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 28.5 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 24.8 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 24.0 |
| Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 21.3 |
| A tyre seriously damaged | 21.2 |
| Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 18.5 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17.6 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 15.8 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2014 Honda CR-Z1 engine86.5% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hybrid | 86.5% | Beats 97% | A |
2013 Honda CR-Z1 engine83.1% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hybrid | 83.1% | Beats 96% | A |
2012 Honda CR-Z2 engines78.9% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hybrid | 79.2% | Beats 94% | A |
| 1.5 Petrol | 78.2% | Beats 92% | A |
2011 Honda CR-Z3 engines77.4% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hybrid | 76.6% | Beats 95% | A |
| 1.5 Petrol | 77.4% | Beats 95% | A |
| 1.5 OT | 79.5% | Beats 96% | A |
2010 Honda CR-Z3 engines77.0% passA
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Petrol | 76.1% | Beats 95% | A |
| 1.5 Hybrid | 76.4% | Beats 97% | A |
| 1.5 OT | 82.1% | Beats 99% | A |
FAQ
What is the Honda CR-Z MOT pass rate?
78.3% of MOT tests on the Honda CR-Z were passed first time, based on 32,495 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2010–2014. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 65.9% of the time.
Is the Honda CR-Z reliable?
On MOT results it rates A (excellent): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 96% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Honda CR-Z year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2014 CR-Z does best for its age and mileage: it beats 97% of cars on UK roads. The 2012 does worst: it beats 93%.
Which Honda CR-Z engine is best?
Across all years, the 1.5 OT does best: it beats 98% of cars on UK roads. The 1.5 Petrol does worst: it beats 95%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Honda CR-Z?
The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, brake pads, windscreen wipers. Compared with similar cars, brake performance comes up 1.7× as often.