2014 Honda Cr-Z — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Honda Cr-Z passed 88.8% of its 933 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (18.3% fail rate), the 2014 Cr-Z comes out 7.1pp better. Failures cluster in brakes, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (4.3%) and tyres (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, service brake performance and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 25 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2014 Cr-Z fails 9.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 12.8% at 90-120k, a spread of only 3.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 22.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 4.3% | 40 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.2% | 39 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.2% | 30 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.8% | 26 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 13 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 25 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 22 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 13 |
| 6 | Washers | 13 |
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 | 22.8% | 213 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.0% | 177 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.7% | 118 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 27 |
| 5 | Steering | 2.8% | 26 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.4% | 22 |
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 | 194 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 360 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 265 | 13.6% |
| 90-120k | 94 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 185 | 9.7% |
| 2022 | 190 | 11.6% |
| 2023 | 188 | 12.8% |
| 2024 | 180 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 190 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Cr-Z
On a 2014 Cr-Z, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (4.3% 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 (4.2% 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.
- Visibility (3.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2014 Honda Cr-Zs pass their MOT?
88.8% of the 933 2014 Honda Cr-Z MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Honda Cr-Z?
Brakes, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by tyres (4.2%).
Does the 2014 Cr-Z get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 933 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.