Honda NSX MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda NSX. Check any NSX by registration number below.

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95.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.3%

vs Honda Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Honda NSX — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda NSX has an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, which is 7.3 percentage points above the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the NSX is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Honda NSX, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda NSX performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 45 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

2018

Based on 37 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

17k mi

2017

Based on 452 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.8%

Mileage at 5yr

25k mi

2016

Based on 49 vehicles

98.0%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2005

Based on 41 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2004

Based on 39 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2003

Based on 37 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2002

Based on 49 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1999

Based on 35 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1998

Based on 49 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.3%

1997

Based on 75 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1996

Based on 80 vehicles

97.5%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.3%

1995

Based on 70 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

7.8%

1994

Based on 31 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

8.3%

1993

Based on 59 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

4.7%

1992

Based on 96 vehicles

97.9%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

1991

Based on 210 vehicles

97.6%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

1.4%

0

Based on 415 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

Honda average: 88.3%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

6.7%

Front Nearside

2.2%

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

Honda Cb 1300 Sa-8

97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda NSX

Honda NSX — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda NSX MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda NSX?

The average MOT pass rate for the Honda NSX is 95.6% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda NSX?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Honda NSX reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, the Honda NSX is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Honda NSX?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Honda NSX?

Typical mileage for the Honda NSX: 22,661 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used NSX to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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