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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru BRZ. Check any BRZ by registration number below.

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92.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.2%

vs Subaru Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Subaru BRZ — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru BRZ has an average MOT pass rate of 92.9%, which is 7.2 percentage points above the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the BRZ is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Subaru BRZ fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your BRZ for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Subaru BRZ, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Subaru BRZ performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 67 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

2020

Based on 62 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

2.1%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

2019

Based on 172 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

2018

Based on 255 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

9.0%

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

2017

Based on 423 vehicles

91.5%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

4.9%

2016

Based on 298 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

9.4%

2015

Based on 335 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

7.0%

Mileage at 10yr

87k mi

2014

Based on 317 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

5.5%

Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

2013

Based on 333 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

9.9%

Mileage at 10yr

99k mi

2012

Based on 181 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

8.3%

0

Based on 938 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

46k mi

Top MOT Failures — Subaru BRZ

The most common reasons a Subaru BRZ fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

4.1%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

4.0%
Subaru BRZ Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.5%

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

Subaru Impreza

91.7% pass rate

Subaru Forester 2.0d-l Cvt

94.1% pass rate

Subaru Xv ( G4 )

98.1% pass rate

Subaru Outback 2.0d (bm/br)

92.4% pass rate

Subaru WRX

94.5% pass rate

Subaru Impreza Gl

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru BRZ MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru BRZ?
The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru BRZ is 92.9% compared to the Subaru average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Subaru BRZ?
The most common MOT failures on the Subaru BRZ are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.1%), A tyre seriously damaged (4.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Subaru BRZ reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.9%, the Subaru BRZ is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Subaru BRZ?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Subaru BRZ?
Typical mileage for the Subaru BRZ: 33,198 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used BRZ to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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