2006 Honda S2000 · 1,900 MOT tests
2006 Honda S2000 reliability
2006 Honda S2000s fail 17.6% of first MOT tests, 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 S2000 years (1,900 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- 17.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Honda S2000s: 18.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 67,654
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,900
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Honda S2000
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Suspension3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Tyres2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brake excessively binding 2%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.74%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.26%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 1.26%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.05%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Position lamp not working 0.95%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.63%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.11%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.74%)
Is a 2006 Honda S2000 reliable?
2006 Honda S2000s fail 17.6% of first MOT tests, 54% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 S2000 years (1,900 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Honda S2000 MOT?
Most often service brake excessively binding (2% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.74% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Honda S2000 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Honda S2000 shows 67,654 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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