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Honda Cmx 500 A2-L Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Cmx 500 A2-L reliable? We analysed 1,280 real MOT tests across 554 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,280 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.8%
Typical Mileage
3,945mi
Annual Mileage
711mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Cmx 500 A2-L is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Cmx 500 A2-L.

Honda Cmx 500 A2-L Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Cmx 500 A2-L MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

93.6%
2022
94%
2021
95.9%
2020

Honda Cmx 500 A2-L Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Cmx 500 A2-L models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 5
Brake disc fractured 2

Honda Cmx 500 A2-L Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Cmx 500 A2-L owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
228 mi/yr
Typical
711 mi/yr
Average
1,327 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,812 mi/yr

Honda Cmx 500 A2-L MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Cmx 500 A2-L year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 78 93.6% 2,242 3,836 8,361
2021 552 94.0% 1,970 4,081 7,028
2020 590 95.9% 1,671 3,680 6,797

How Long Does a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L Last?

Based on 554 Honda Cmx 500 A2-L vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.9 years
Median
4.0 years

Honda Cmx 500 A2-L Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Cmx 500 A2-L MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
3,945 mi
75th Percentile
7,034 mi
95th Percentile
15,994 mi
Max Recorded
50,076 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Cmx 500 A2-L

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

95.9% MOT pass rate from 590 tests

Year to avoid
2022

93.6% MOT pass rate from 78 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Cmx 500 A2-L is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.9% across 590 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Honda Cmx 500 A2-L Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Cmx 500 A2-L THIS CAR 94.8% 1,280 3,945 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
Peugeot Rifter Horizon RS Plus Auto 78.8% 603 21,393 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Cmx 500 A2-L outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Cmx 500 A2-L?

The Honda Cmx 500 A2-L has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.8% across 1,280 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Honda Cmx 500 A2-L owner drives around 711 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Honda Cmx 500 A2-L — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Cmx 500 A2-L reliable?
Based on 1,280 MOT tests, the Honda Cmx 500 A2-L has a 94.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L do per year?
The typical Honda Cmx 500 A2-L does around 711 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Honda Cmx 500 A2-L?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Cmx 500 A2-L is 2020 with a 95.9% pass rate across 590 tests.