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Honda CR-Z reliability by build year

Coverage 2010-20161 named generationCoupeUNKNOWN / PETROL / HYBRID ELECTRIC / ELECTRICITY
At a glance

Honda CR-Z built around 2011: about average at the MOT

Honda CR-Z models built around 2011 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

21% of MOT tests on Honda CR-Z models built around 2011 ended in a fail (retests included), against 24% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Honda CR-Z models built around 2011 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Honda CR-Z's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your CR-Z's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

CR-Z ZF1/ZF2

ZF1/ZF2 (2010-2016)

Excellent
UNKNOWNPETROLHYBRID ELECTRICELECTRICITY

13.5% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Likely between 9.8% and 18.3%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 245 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Honda CR-Z.

See every build year for the Honda CR-Z

By age

Honda CR-Z fail rate by age

This chart combines every Honda CR-Z ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
8416.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
24513.5%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
46720.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,00523.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,54620.8%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
59922.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 13 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 14-year-old Honda CR-Z models

These issues come from 14-year-old Honda CR-Z models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    16.2%
    Advisory: 402Fail: 10 (2% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    15.0%
    Advisory: 385Fail: 26 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.6%
    Advisory: 339Fail: 48 (12% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    12.4%
    Advisory: 258Fail: 59 (19% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.7%
    Advisory: 194Fail: 43 (18% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,875 MOT tests on 14-year-old Honda CR-Z models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 14-year-old Honda CR-Z models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension35%
  2. Suspension + Tyres29%
  3. Brakes + Tyres25%
  4. Other + Suspension17%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 874 MOT tests on Honda CR-Z cars built around 2011 (14 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Honda CR-Z.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

1 recall in all

1 Honda CR-Z recall covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • Unexpected vehicle behaviour if engine stalls

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.1%
    Dangerous
    1.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 8.5%, against 21.4% for the Honda CR-Z, both built around 2011.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,595 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    5.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    No clear edge over the Honda CR-Z on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    8,210 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Volkswagen Scirocco

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.6%
    Dangerous
    8.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    No clear edge over the Honda CR-Z on these figures.

    8,101 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Peugeot RCZ

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    30.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    9.7%
    Dangerous
    6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.9%

    No clear edge over the Honda CR-Z on these figures.

    2,906 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Honda CR-Z across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,875 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Honda CR-Z ever sold: 4,608 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2011 (14 years old): 1,875 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.