2013 Honda Cr-Z — MOT failures & pass rate
1,712 MOT tests on the 2013 Honda Cr-Z are in this dataset, and 85.7% of them passed. That is 5.8 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.2%. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (6.3%) and tyres (4.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, wipers and brake pads — service brake performance alone was recorded 75 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 10.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.1% once past 120-150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.3% | 108 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.4% | 75 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.3% | 57 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 46 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 45 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 75 |
| 2 | Wipers | 49 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 37 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 29 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 27 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 23.2% | 397 |
| 2 | Tyres | 21.1% | 361 |
| 3 | Suspension | 16.7% | 286 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.2% | 72 |
| 5 | Steering | 3.7% | 64 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.7% | 63 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 185 | 10.8% |
| 30-60k | 589 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 555 | 15.3% |
| 90-120k | 259 | 20.8% |
| 120-150k | 111 | 17.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 332 | 10.8% |
| 2022 | 334 | 11.4% |
| 2023 | 341 | 14.7% |
| 2024 | 360 | 18.1% |
| 2025 | 345 | 16.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Cr-Z
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 6.3% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (6.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Tyres (4.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (3.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Honda Cr-Zs pass their MOT?
85.7% of the 1,712 2013 Honda Cr-Z MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Honda Cr-Z?
Brakes, recorded in 6.3% of tests, followed by tyres (4.4%).
Does the 2013 Cr-Z get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.8% in the 0-30k band to 17.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,712 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.