Honda S2000 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 3,137 −6.1% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 3,131 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 82.6% Cars of the same ages 60.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 495 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2009 8,012 licensed
• Average annual mileage 1,743 miles a year

How many Honda S2000s are left in Great Britain?

There were 3,137 Honda S2000s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 3,131 declared off the road (SORN). That is 60.8% fewer than the peak of 8,012 in 2009.

Honda S2000 MOT reliability

In 2025, 82.6% of Honda S2000 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Honda S2000s tested pass 60.0% of the time, so the Honda S2000 does better than average for its age, by 22.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 81.6%.

Honda S2000 MOT failures

Brakes is the most common reason a Honda S2000 fails its MOT, appearing on 28.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.3% of Honda S2000 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Honda S2000 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Honda S2000 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Service brake performance: excessively binding”, on 9.5% of 846 failed tests. 37.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Honda S2000 by year

5 years of the Honda S2000, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2006 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (83.7% passed first time) and the 2003 cars worst (79.1%).

Honda S2000 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 3,073 Honda S2000s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 98.8% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Honda S2000 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Honda S2000 from 2000, when the data begins, to 2009. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2009), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 28.2 to 28.5 mpg, with CO2 of 235 to 237 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “S2000”, “HONDA S2000”, “HONDA S2000 (2001 YM)”, “HONDA S2000 (2002 YM)”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Honda S2000 safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Honda S2000, launched on 4 July 2013.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Honda S2000. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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