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MAD 49P

2005 Honda S2000

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,500 mi
Last recorded98,500 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda S200053,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAD 49P
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,500 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 98,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 93,214 miles

Nearside Front WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 93,133 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 87,809 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear near flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear near flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,942 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 82,760 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,991 miles

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

heatshield loose

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,390 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,681 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 61,094 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes across vehicle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front and rear tyres have a cut on the outer sidewalls

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 53,864 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front and rear tyres have a cut on the outer sidewalls

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,011 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,160 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 47,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,790 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,102 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,570 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,090 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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MAD 49P is a 2005 Honda S2000 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 53,119 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 MAD 49P, 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 21 years old, this Honda S2000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MAD 49P is a 2005 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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