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MA08 CXV

2008 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

215,291 mi
Last recorded215,291 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda S200040,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 CXV
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 215,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 211,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 205,587 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 195,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 179,463 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 164,952 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 147,050 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 130,978 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 130,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,879 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,118 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,565 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges to 0mm tread depth

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,721 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,696 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 14,128 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 12,417 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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MA08 CXV is a 2008 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 40,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA08 CXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA08 CXV?

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What year was MA08 CXV registered?

MA08 CXV is a 2008 Honda S2000, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is MA08 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 CXV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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