MOT failure data · 2025
Honda S2000 MOT problems
Across every Honda S2000 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was service brake performance excessively binding, on 5.62% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 22.96%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Honda S2000 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance excessively binding | Brakes | 5.62% |
| 2 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 4.38% |
| 3 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 4.02% |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.55% |
| 5 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.55% |
| 6 | Catalyst emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.2% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 6 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Honda S2000, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Honda S2000 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Honda S2000?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Honda S2000 MOT FAQs
What does a Honda S2000 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Honda S2000 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "service brake performance excessively binding", appearing on 5.62% of failure items.
Does this mean my Honda S2000 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Honda S2000 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Honda S2000 passed 85.55% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Honda S2000's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Honda S2000 MOT pass rate · used Honda S2000 buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.