Honda S2000
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 11 years from 8,815 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
8,815
Best Year
2009 (95%)
Years Covered
11
About the Honda S2000
The Honda S2000 has been tested 8,815 times in 2026 MOT data across 11 model years (1999 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2009 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 634 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 82%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer HONDA S2000s 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 (1999) averages 84,504 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 51,526 miles.
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 S2000 by Year
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