2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Honda S2000 MOT pass rate and common faults

320 MOT tests in 2024. 77.5% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time77.5%
Failed or needed repairs22.5%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 320 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.6%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.6%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.6%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes12.2%
  2. Lights & electrics11.9%
  3. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  4. Suspension5.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.5%
  8. Tyres1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Honda S2000?

In 2024, 77.5% of 2000 Honda S2000 cars passed their MOT first time, across 320 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Honda S2000?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Honda S2000 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).