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Honda CR-Z ZF1/ZF2 built around 2014: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Honda CR-Z ZF1/ZF2 models built around 2014 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Honda CR-Z ZF1/ZF2
2010-2016CoupeHYBRID ELECTRIC / ELECTRICITY / PETROL / UNKNOWN

Based on 4,608 tests of CR-Z models registered 2010-2016.

ZF1/ZF2 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
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
1,22023.7%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,87521.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
71721.5%

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.

How the CR-Z ZF1/ZF2 compares

At each age below, see how the CR-Z ZF1/ZF2 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 64,060 tests across 8 Honda models, built around 2014 (11 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateHonda average
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
1,22023.7%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,87521.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
71721.5%

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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can 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.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

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.

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the CR-Z ZF1/ZF2.

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.8%
    Dangerous
    1.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 5.3%, against 13.5% for the Honda CR-Z ZF1/ZF2, both built around 2014.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,499 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  2. 2

    Porsche Cayman

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.3%
    Dangerous
    2.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93%

    Lower fail rate: 8.9%, against 13.5% for the Honda CR-Z ZF1/ZF2, both built around 2014.

    1,342 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  3. 3

    Jaguar XK

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.5%
    Dangerous
    3.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.2%

    Lower fail rate: 9.9%, against 13.5% for the Honda CR-Z ZF1/ZF2, both built around 2014.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,223 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  4. 4

    Jaguar F-Type

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.7%
    Dangerous
    3.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.3%

    Lower fail rate: 10.6%, against 13.5% for the Honda CR-Z ZF1/ZF2, both built around 2014.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,864 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

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.

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 CR-Z ZF1/ZF2 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.

How CR-Z ZF1/ZF2 cars have aged

How CR-Z ZF1/ZF2 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%79111315Age at MOTBuilt around 2014, 7 years old at the time of MOT: 13.1% (122 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2014, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 10.0% (110 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2014, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 16.4% (116 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2014, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 8.2% (110 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2014, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 13.3% (128 tests, 2025 data)2014Built around 2013, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 13.5% (230 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2013, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 11.8% (221 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2013, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 16.5% (236 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2013, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 18.0% (239 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2013, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 19.5% (231 tests, 2025 data)2013Built around 2012, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 16.5% (479 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2012, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 17.6% (466 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2012, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 17.7% (475 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2012, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 19.4% (474 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2012, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 22.9% (498 tests, 2025 data)2012Built around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 16.7% (1,104 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 19.8% (1,105 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 21.2% (1,079 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 19.4% (999 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 21.4% (1,033 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 18.3% (819 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 17.5% (785 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 20.1% (778 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 21.4% (746 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 21.5% (717 tests, 2025 data)2010
First registered around 2014First registered around 2013First registered around 2012First registered around 2011
ZF1/ZF2 variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Honda CR-Z models of this age

This list covers every Honda CR-Z built around 2014, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the ZF1/ZF2 on its own.

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

    19.6%
    Advisory: 64Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    11.4%
    Advisory: 37Fail: 5 (12% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    11.0%
    Advisory: 26Fail: 4 (13% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Minor

    Suspension ball joint dust cover badly deteriorated

    10.2%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake binding slightly

    10.2%
    Advisory: 22Fail: 4 (15% of the times it was found)

Based on 245 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2014 (11 years old), the Honda CR-Z ZF1/ZF2 (2010-2016) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 245 11-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 4,608 MOT tests on Honda CR-Z models first registered between 2010-2016. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.