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MA51 OTX

2001 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,320 mi
Last recorded116,320 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Honda S200071,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 OTX
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,320 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 105,334 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 101,164 miles

Front bumper loose on nearside but not likely to come off

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose on nearside but not likely to come off

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers smear screen

Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,782 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,935 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 76,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,020 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front (nearside & offside) tyre(s) wearing on inner shoulders.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,118 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wiper blade deterioratad.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 49,118 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wiper blade deterioratad.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,344 miles

N/S/R tyre close to limit 2mm

Fail 30 Jun 2010 45,344 miles

N/S/R tyre close to limit 2mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 41,798 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,294 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES,TREADS WORN LOW ON THE INNER SECTIONS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,087 miles

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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MA51 OTX is a 2001 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 71,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA51 OTX, 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 25 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA51 OTX registered?

MA51 OTX is a 2001 Honda S2000, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is MA51 OTX safe to buy?

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