1998 Honda NSX 3.2L Petrol · R746 NPN

The 1998 Honda NSX presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 5 June 2025 at 62,187 miles recording zero defects. Every test in the available five-year history has passed first time with no advisories or failures, indicating consistent mechanical care and no emerging faults across braking, suspension, exhaust, or structural integrity. The annual mileage accumulation is remarkably low, averaging roughly 2,221 miles per year over the vehicle's life. Between the January 2023 test at 61,993 miles and the June 2025 test at 62,187 miles, the car covered just 194 miles across more than two years. This suggests prolonged periods of storage or very sparing use, which can be a double-edged sword. While low mileage limits wear on consumables and drivetrain components, extended standing can cause flat-spotted tyres, stale fuel, dried seals, and moisture-related corrosion in brake lines or the exhaust system. With no recurring defects on record, there is no pattern of mechanical deterioration to flag. A buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on the areas most vulnerable to age-related deterioration rather than mileage wear. The tyre date codes and sidewall condition deserve close scrutiny, as rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth. Brake calipers should be checked for seized pistons and the discs for uneven corrosion, particularly if the car has stood for long intervals. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links should be inspected for perishing, and the underside examined for any signs of structural corrosion, especially around subframes and mounting points. Given the clean MOT record, the primary risk is not accumulated wear but the effects of age and inactivity on rubber, fluid, and ferrous components.