We've only got 113 MOT tests for Subaru BRZes built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Subaru BRZes built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Subaru BRZ's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Inspect the brakes carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
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
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your BRZ's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
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 Subaru BRZ.
See every build year for the Subaru BRZBy age
This chart combines every Subaru BRZ ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
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 12 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 7-year-old Subaru BRZes, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Brake pads wearing thin
Brake binding slightly
Based on 113 MOT tests on 7-year-old Subaru BRZes, every generation combined.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Subaru BRZ.
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.
All 3 Subaru BRZ recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 5.5%, against 11.5% for the Subaru BRZ, both built around 2018.
1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 5.3%, against 11.5% for the Subaru BRZ, both built around 2018.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
2,547 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 1.8%, against 4.4% for the Subaru BRZ.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
6,783 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 8.6%, against 11.5% for the Subaru BRZ, both built around 2018.
3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
2,085 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Common questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Subaru BRZ across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 113 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
