Honda S2000 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda S2000 car check
Is the Honda S2000 reliable? We analysed 158,239 real MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles to find out.
Got a specific Honda S2000? Enter the reg for a free check:
The Honda S2000 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake binding and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda S2000.
Honda S2000 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda S2000. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda S2000 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda S2000 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda S2000 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda S2000 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda S2000 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda S2000 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda S2000 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda S2000 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 56 | 82.1% | 107,899 | 115,648 | 131,882 |
| 2010 | 77 | 84.4% | 27,716 | 36,139 | 55,362 |
| 2009 | 6,374 | 89.1% | 21,188 | 33,540 | 51,912 |
| 2008 | 5,712 | 86.8% | 24,072 | 40,687 | 61,053 |
| 2007 | 10,924 | 85.3% | 27,254 | 44,818 | 69,400 |
| 2006 | 13,887 | 84.9% | 31,438 | 49,794 | 71,469 |
| 2005 | 19,171 | 83.8% | 33,339 | 53,119 | 76,712 |
| 2004 | 21,117 | 83.0% | 34,836 | 55,635 | 80,858 |
| 2003 | 22,351 | 80.5% | 38,978 | 60,425 | 84,462 |
| 2002 | 23,933 | 80.8% | 44,778 | 66,299 | 90,472 |
| 2001 | 11,111 | 77.9% | 49,565 | 71,236 | 95,235 |
| 2000 | 15,227 | 76.5% | 52,228 | 74,430 | 98,564 |
| 1999 | 7,402 | 77.2% | 50,263 | 73,297 | 97,891 |
How Long Does a Honda S2000 Last?
Based on 9,783 Honda S2000 vehicles on UK roads.
Honda S2000 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda S2000 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 S2000
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.1% MOT pass rate from 6,374 tests
76.5% MOT pass rate from 15,227 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda S2000 is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.1% across 6,374 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda S2000 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda S2000 THIS CAR | 81.9% | 158,239 | 58,538 mi | 27 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 |
| Smart (mcc) Forfour | 78.9% | 256,394 | 38,541 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda S2000 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
Found a Honda S2000 you like?
Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.
Check a specific Honda S2000Should you buy a used Honda S2000?
The Honda S2000 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.9% across 158,239 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda S2000 are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (6,528 recorded failures), brake binding (1,715), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (1,547). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Honda S2000 owner drives around 2,748 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 S2000 models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.