Honda Nsx
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 1,003 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
1,003
Best Year
1997 (100%)
Years Covered
12
About the Honda Nsx
The Honda Nsx has been tested 1,003 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (1991 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as hybrid and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1997 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 57 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 85%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer HONDA NSXs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 68,904 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 14,949 miles.
Compared to the Honda brand average of 84%, the Nsx performs 13 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Honda range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Honda Nsx by Year
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