2001 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · MJ51 HCZ
2001 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29/11/2001. Recorded mileage 42,834 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1997cc
MJ51 HCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 42,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
MJ51 HCZ Mileage History
- 15/10/202137,064 mi
- 05/11/202238,301 mi+1,237 mi
- 11/12/202340,141 mi+1,840 mi
- 02/04/202541,293 mi+1,152 mi
- 10/04/202642,834 mi+1,541 mi
Average of roughly 1,287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MJ51 HCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Honda S2000 (MJ51 HCZ) between October 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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