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Honda Z 125 Ma-n Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Z 125 Ma-n reliable? We analysed 1,089 real MOT tests across 775 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,089 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.2%
Typical Mileage
1,838mi
Annual Mileage
486mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Z 125 Ma-n 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-n.

Honda Z 125 Ma-n Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Z 125 Ma-n. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Z 125 Ma-n MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Honda Z 125 Ma-n to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.9%
2023
95.1%
2022
92.2%
2021

Honda Z 125 Ma-n Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Z 125 Ma-n owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
155 mi/yr
Typical
486 mi/yr
Average
1,872 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,112 mi/yr

Honda Z 125 Ma-n MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Z 125 Ma-n year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 74 91.9% 879 1,810 3,110
2022 729 95.1% 877 1,764 3,430
2021 243 92.2% 922 1,944 3,326

How Long Does a Honda Z 125 Ma-n Last?

Based on 775 Honda Z 125 Ma-n vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Honda Z 125 Ma-n Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Z 125 Ma-n MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
1,838 mi
75th Percentile
3,425 mi
95th Percentile
8,452 mi
Max Recorded
88,883 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Z 125 Ma-n

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

Best year
2022

95.1% MOT pass rate from 729 tests

Year to avoid
2023

91.9% MOT pass rate from 74 tests

The best year to buy a used Honda Z 125 Ma-n is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.1% across 729 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.9% — 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-n 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-n THIS CAR 94.2% 1,089 1,838 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
Toyota RAV4 D-4D GX 80.4% 667 151,617 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Z 125 Ma-n outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Z 125 Ma-n?

The Honda Z 125 Ma-n has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.2% across 1,089 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Z 125 Ma-n owner drives around 486 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 Z 125 Ma-n — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Z 125 Ma-n reliable?
Based on 1,089 MOT tests, the Honda Z 125 Ma-n has a 94.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Z 125 Ma-n?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Z 125 Ma-n do per year?
The typical Honda Z 125 Ma-n does around 486 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Z 125 Ma-n last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Z 125 Ma-n?
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 Z 125 Ma-n?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Honda Z 125 Ma-n is 2022 with a 95.1% pass rate across 729 tests.