2008 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · GF08 MLU

The most recent MOT on 2026-01-13 confirmed the vehicle passed, but noted both nearside and offside front inner tyres were worn close to the legal limit, with edge wear. This mirrors earlier reports from 2025 and 2024, where front and rear tyres similarly showed edge wear near the limit. The pattern suggests a recurring issue with tyre condition, likely linked to alignment, suspension, or driving habits. A 2023-01-23 MOT recorded a failure due to nearside front outer brake pads being less than 1.5mm thick, a critical safety risk. This was addressed by the time of the 2023-01-30 MOT, which passed with no brake-related issues. However, the recurrence of tyre wear across multiple MOTs indicates a persistent underlying problem that could worsen if unresolved. The vehicle’s mileage of 123,486 miles over 18 years equates to roughly 6,860 miles annually, which is typical for its age. This suggests regular use rather than long-term storage, but does not rule out localized wear from aggressive driving or poor maintenance. The absence of major defects in recent MOTs implies the car has been maintained adequately, though tyre and brake issues highlight areas requiring attention. The trend in defects shows stability in critical systems like brakes and steering, but recurring tyre wear points to a non-urgent but ongoing concern.