2000 Honda S2000 · 1,158 MOT tests
2000 Honda S2000 reliability
2000 Honda S2000s fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 S2000 years (1,158 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- 22.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 40% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- 91,655
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 23
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,158
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 47% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Honda S2000
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Brakes7.3%
- Suspension6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
- Tyres2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.81%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.73%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Service brake excessively binding 1.55%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 1.38%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.3%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.23%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.89%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.63%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.54%)
Is a 2000 Honda S2000 reliable?
2000 Honda S2000s fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 S2000 years (1,158 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Honda S2000 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.81% of tests), position lamp not working (1.81% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Honda S2000 have done?
At its MOT aged about 23, a typical 2000 Honda S2000 shows 91,655 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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