Honda NSX

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 1,003 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

1,003

Highest Pass Rate

1991 (99%)

Years Covered

About the Honda NSX

The Honda NSX was MOT tested 1,003 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (1991 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list hybrid and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1991 model has the highest pass rate at 99% from 141 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 98%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

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

Fuel (Hybrid, 3493cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/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 2019 details

How reliable is the Honda NSX?

vs average of all models+15% (82% avg)

vs Honda brand average+13% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Honda NSX by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	97%	33	14,949 mi
2017	98%	397	8,044 mi
2016	100%	37	29,153 mi
2004	100%	31	45,859 mi
2002	100%	34	50,288 mi
1998	94%	34	67,685 mi
1997	100%	57	79,327 mi
1996	97%	62	95,385 mi
1995	85%	55	72,773 mi
1993	96%	45	92,755 mi
1992	97%	77	83,101 mi
1991	99%	141	68,904 mi

Questions about the Honda NSX

Is the Honda NSX reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (1991 to 2019), the Honda NSX averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 1,003 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1991 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 99%.

Which year Honda NSX has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1991 Honda NSX has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 98%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.