HONDA S2000 MOT pass rate
85.8% of 7,846 HONDA S2000 MOT tests pass.
The S2000 passes its MOT 85.8% of the time — well above the average across all HONDA models, which sits at 79.4%.
The HONDA S2000 passes its MOT 85.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 93.0% at 10–15 years to 85.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 93.0% | 314 | 52,777 miles |
| 15+ years | 85.6% | 7,530 | 78,521 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA S2000
The most common reason the HONDA S2000 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 40.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively binding".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 40.2% | Excessively binding |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.4% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 26.5% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 22.9% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 21.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 11.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.2% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Steering | 5.1% | Warning lamp indicates a system malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA JAZZ — 80.4% pass rate
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA S2000?
- 85.8% of HONDA S2000 MOT tests pass, based on 7,846 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA S2000?
- The most common reason the HONDA S2000 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 40.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively binding".
- Does this show the HONDA S2000's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.