Nissan Maxima MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Maxima. Check any Maxima by registration number below.

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85.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.1%

vs Nissan Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Nissan Maxima — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Maxima has an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Maxima is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Nissan Maxima, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Maxima performs at MOT across different model years.

2004

Based on 55 vehicles

83.6%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

2003

Based on 60 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 10yr

207k mi

2002

Based on 32 vehicles

81.3%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

4.8%

2001

Based on 125 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 10yr

198k mi

2000

Based on 212 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 10yr

197k mi

1999

Based on 134 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

1998

Based on 31 vehicles

71.0%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Retest Rate

10.5%

1997

Based on 159 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

1996

Based on 157 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

1995

Based on 166 vehicles

91.0%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

1994

Based on 62 vehicles

83.9%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

0

Based on 99 vehicles

75.8%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Maxima

Nissan Maxima — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Maxima MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Maxima?

The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Maxima is 85.2% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Maxima?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Nissan Maxima reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.2%, the Nissan Maxima is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Maxima?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Maxima?

Typical mileage for the Nissan Maxima: 156,980 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Maxima to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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