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S200 SMX

2002 Honda S2000

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,064 mi
Last recorded126,064 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 SMX
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 126,064 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 123,015 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,485 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch tub and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch tub and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 114,564 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 114,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 113,453 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 110,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,872 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 102,855 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,986 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,849 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 82,847 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,313 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 78,310 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 71,964 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,547 miles

chips in windscreen

strong advise corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,411 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge close to limits

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,218 miles

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

slight wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,449 miles

corrosion and pitting to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

strong advise damage to windscreen

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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S200 SMX is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 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 S200 SMX, 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 24 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S200 SMX registered?

S200 SMX is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is S200 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 SMX shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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