Honda S2000 (2007)
2007 Honda S2000
CarHunch analysed 690 real MOT records for the 2007 Honda S2000. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Honda S2000 passes its MOT first time at 85.7%, which is above the UK average of 80%, suggesting solid baseline reliability—but a quarter of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a material concern for a used buyer. The petrol engine fleet shows consistent performance at 85.6% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 43,151 miles median, these S2000s are relatively low-mileage for their age, which explains why they're passing reasonably well; however, the average car still racks up 2.11 failures per MOT cycle and 11 advisories, pointing to wear in suspension, exhaust systems, and consumables that you should budget for. Before purchasing, request the full MOT history to check whether any dangerous defects appear in recent tests, because one in four of these cars will have hit that threshold at least once.
What to check before buying a 2007 Honda S2000
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 681 | 85.6% | 2.13 |
| Other (1%) | 9 | 95.1% | 0.22 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Honda S2000 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Honda S2000 vehicles fall between 29,747 and 62,862 miles.
2007 Honda S2000 — Still on the Road
439 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Honda S2000
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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49%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.3%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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22.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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