2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Honda S2000 MOT pass rate and common faults

535 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

145Well above average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.7%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 535 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    11 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.5%
  5. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested1.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.9%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.7%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  3. Lights & electrics5.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  5. Suspension4.3%
  6. Tyres2.1%
  7. Steering1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%

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 2006 Honda S2000?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2006 Honda S2000 cars passed their MOT first time, across 535 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Honda S2000?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Honda S2000 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 145, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).