Honda Msx 125-D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Msx 125-D car check
Is the Honda Msx 125-D reliable? We analysed 2,041 real MOT tests across 311 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Msx 125-D is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Msx 125-D.
Honda Msx 125-D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Msx 125-D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Msx 125-D MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Msx 125-D to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Msx 125-D Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Msx 125-D models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Msx 125-D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Msx 125-D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Msx 125-D MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Msx 125-D year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,896 | 87.0% | 2,773 | 6,024 | 12,856 |
How Long Does a Honda Msx 125-D Last?
Based on 311 Honda Msx 125-D vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Msx 125-D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Msx 125-D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Msx 125-D
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.0% MOT pass rate from 1,896 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Msx 125-D is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.0% across 1,896 tests.
How Does the Honda Msx 125-D Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Msx 125-D THIS CAR | 87.4% | 2,041 | 5,902 mi | 13 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 |
| Citroen Xsara Picasso Desire 2 | 74.6% | 938 | 105,472 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Msx 125-D outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda Msx 125-DShould you buy a used Honda Msx 125-D?
The Honda Msx 125-D has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.4% across 2,041 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Msx 125-D 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 Msx 125-D owner drives around 508 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.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Msx 125-D models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.