Honda S2000 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Honda S2000 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 224 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 17 of 442, and 16.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is service brake performance (2.3% of tests).
Ranked 17 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,248 Honda S2000s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 16.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Honda S2000 is 55% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
16.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
4,000
Typical age at test: 18 years
Honda S2000 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Honda S2000 MOT faults
- Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working1.2% of tests
- Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.1% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1% of tests
- Washers: not working1.0% of tests
What the Honda S2000 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.4% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 4.1% | ▼ 77% less often |
| Suspension | 3.9% | ▼ 71% less often |
| Visibility | 3.7% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.2% | ▼ 40% less often |
| Tyres | 1.8% | ▼ 69% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.9% | ▼ 87% less often |
| Steering | 0.9% | ▼ 70% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▼ 73% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 91% less often |
What MPG does the Honda S2000 do?
Official economy for the Honda S2000 ranges from 28.2 to 28.2mpg across the 5 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2008). A typical petrol version manages 28.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Honda S2000?
Any Honda S2000 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda S2000 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £760 a year.
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Official figures for 5 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2008.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
28.2 mpg
CO2
236–237 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2000 2.0 i-VTEC Roadster6MT · listed 2008 | Petrol | 28.2 mpg | 236g | £760 |
| S2000 2.0 i-VTEC GT6MT · listed 2008 | Petrol | 28.2 mpg | 236g | £760 |
| S2000 2.0i VTEC Roadster6MT · listed 2006 | Petrol | 28.2 mpg | 236g | £760 |
| S2000 2.0i VTEC GT6MT · listed 2006 | Petrol | 28.2 mpg | 236g | £760 |
| S2000 ConvertibleM6 · listed 2004 | Petrol | 28.2 mpg | 237g | £445 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Honda S2000 costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 28.2mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Honda S2000 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Honda S2000 is 55% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 224 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Honda S2000?
The most common MOT fault is “Service brake performance: excessively binding”, found in 2.3% of tests.
›What MPG does the Honda S2000 do?
Official economy for the Honda S2000 ranges from 28.2 to 28.2mpg across the 5 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2008). A typical petrol version manages 28.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Honda S2000?
Any Honda S2000 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Honda S2000 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £760 a year.
›How many Honda S2000s fail their MOT?
16.9% of Honda S2000s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Honda S2000 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.