2002 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · B8 SWJ
2002 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 101,419 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B8 SWJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2024
- 101,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B8 SWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Honda S2000 (B8 SWJ) between February 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill (7.1.1 (”; “Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))”.
B8 SWJ Mileage History
- 23/02/200639,822 mi
- 23/02/200744,075 mi+4,253 mi
- 28/02/200744,080 mi+5 mi
- 08/05/200745,045 mi+965 mi
- 06/05/200868,912 mi+23,867 mi
- 06/05/200868,912 mi
- 11/05/200975,165 mi+6,253 mi
- 08/05/201080,596 mi+5,431 mi
- 10/05/201186,755 mi+6,159 mi
- 02/05/201289,995 mi+3,240 mi
- 02/05/201289,995 mi
- 14/06/201391,535 mi+1,540 mi
- 18/06/201391,549 mi+14 mi
- 06/05/201492,223 mi+674 mi
- 07/07/201593,595 mi+1,372 mi
- 07/07/201593,600 mi+5 mi
- 07/07/201695,783 mi+2,183 mi
- 07/07/201695,788 mi+5 mi
- 05/07/201792,277 mi-3,511 mi
- 05/07/201797,280 mi+5,003 mi
- 10/07/201898,680 mi+1,400 mi
- 08/07/201999,568 mi+888 mi
- 09/07/201999,568 mi
- 24/05/2021100,233 mi+665 mi
- 06/05/2022100,960 mi+727 mi
- 19/07/2024101,419 mi+459 mi
Average of roughly 3,347 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Honda Honda S2000
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: HONDA S2000
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Timing Chain Tensioner Rattle(Moderate)
A worn timing-chain tensioner causes an unmistakable rattle on startup or around idle, and ignoring it risks the chain jumping and damaging the engine.
- Structural Corrosion(Serious)
Rust in the rear arches, sills, chassis rails, subframes and boot floor is the biggest financial risk on UK S2000s and can easily turn a tidy-looking car into a restoration case.
- Soft-Top Wear and Water Ingress(Moderate)
The hood fabric, seals and frame wear with age, causing tears, leaks and expensive replacements, especially on cars that live outside.
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- Timing Chain Tensioner RattleModerate
A worn timing-chain tensioner causes an unmistakable rattle on startup or around idle, and ignoring it risks the chain jumping and damaging the engine.
- Structural CorrosionSerious
Rust in the rear arches, sills, chassis rails, subframes and boot floor is the biggest financial risk on UK S2000s and can easily turn a tidy-looking car into a restoration case.
- Soft-Top Wear and Water IngressModerate
The hood fabric, seals and frame wear with age, causing tears, leaks and expensive replacements, especially on cars that live outside.
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