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X259 OBA

2000 Honda S2000

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,374 mi
Last recorded78,374 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Honda S200074,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 OBA
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,374 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 78,374 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 77,586 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,541 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,535 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 74,802 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 74,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,671 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 68,059 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 68,059 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,147 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 62,147 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 45,128 miles

all brake discs rusty

both sides rear outer sills slightly corroded, very back of sills/bottom of arch lips corroded

front and rear inner faces sills slightly corroded

front brakes show slight judder in rollers, more n/s (close to limit)

front wipers worn/smear

n/s/f lower arm bush (rear) slightly split

rear brakes show slight judder in rollers

Fail 13 Jan 2015 45,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all brake discs rusty

both sides rear outer sills slightly corroded, very back of sills/bottom of arch lips corroded

front and rear inner faces sills slightly corroded

front brakes show slight judder in rollers, more n/s (close to limit)

front wipers worn/smear

n/s/f lower arm bush (rear) slightly split

rear brakes show slight judder in rollers

Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,122 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,839 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 39,834 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,774 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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X259 OBA is a 2000 Honda S2000 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2000 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 74,430 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 X259 OBA, 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 26 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X259 OBA registered?

X259 OBA is a 2000 Honda S2000, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X259 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X259 OBA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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