Honda Z 125 Ma-k Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Honda Z 125 Ma-k reliable? We analysed 5,229 real MOT tests across 1,663 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Z 125 Ma-k is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Z 125 Ma-k.
Honda Z 125 Ma-k Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Z 125 Ma-k. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Z 125 Ma-k MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Z 125 Ma-k to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Z 125 Ma-k Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Z 125 Ma-k models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Z 125 Ma-k Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Z 125 Ma-k owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Z 125 Ma-k MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Z 125 Ma-k year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91 | 90.1% | 653 | 2,368 | 3,938 |
| 2020 | 1,456 | 94.1% | 930 | 1,778 | 3,563 |
| 2019 | 2,231 | 94.8% | 914 | 1,942 | 4,080 |
| 2018 | 1,262 | 93.7% | 729 | 1,685 | 3,249 |
How Long Does a Honda Z 125 Ma-k Last?
Based on 1,663 Honda Z 125 Ma-k vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Z 125 Ma-k Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Z 125 Ma-k 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 Z 125 Ma-k
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.8% MOT pass rate from 2,231 tests
90.1% MOT pass rate from 91 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Z 125 Ma-k is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.8% across 2,231 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Z 125 Ma-k Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Z 125 Ma-k THIS CAR | 94.4% | 5,229 | 1,856 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 |
| Volkswagen Golf Style Etsi S-a | 92.1% | 9,527 | 26,572 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Z 125 Ma-k outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Honda Z 125 Ma-k has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.4% across 5,229 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 Z 125 Ma-k 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 Z 125 Ma-k owner drives around 274 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.