Honda CRX

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 721 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

721

Highest Pass Rate

1998 (86%)

Years Covered

About the Honda CRX

The Honda CRX was MOT tested 721 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (1990 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 model has the highest pass rate at 86% from 139 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 76%. The 10 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 132,383 miles, while the newest (2002) averages 107,746 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Honda brand average of 84%, the CRX is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Honda models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1559cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£275

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,228

Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2002 details

How reliable is the Honda CRX?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Honda brand average-7% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread10 percentage points

Honda CRX by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2002	70%	33	107,746 mi
2000	55%	47	110,198 mi
1999	84%	51	143,916 mi
1998	86%	139	95,050 mi
1997	76%	104	97,755 mi
1995	85%	34	86,566 mi
1994	71%	59	94,174 mi
1993	71%	89	96,090 mi
1992	75%	87	105,424 mi
1991	85%	46	122,854 mi
1990	88%	32	132,383 mi

Questions about the Honda CRX

Is the Honda CRX reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (1990 to 2002), the Honda CRX averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 721 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1998 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 86%.

Which year Honda CRX has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 Honda CRX has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 1997 model has the lowest at 76%, a 10 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.