2002 Honda S2000 2.0L Petrol · RJ52 PYP
2002 Honda S2000 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18/10/2002. Recorded mileage 94,567 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA S2000
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1997cc
RJ52 PYP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 94,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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.
RJ52 PYP Mileage History
- 13/10/200622,432 mi
- 19/10/200724,146 mi+1,714 mi
- 17/10/200825,330 mi+1,184 mi
- 19/07/201027,912 mi+2,582 mi
- 09/07/201128,284 mi+372 mi
- 16/07/201231,595 mi+3,311 mi
- 30/10/201233,878 mi+2,283 mi
- 30/10/201233,878 mi
- 28/10/201342,833 mi+8,955 mi
- 31/10/201342,903 mi+70 mi
- 28/10/201447,067 mi+4,164 mi
- 20/10/201553,578 mi+6,511 mi
- 28/10/201660,235 mi+6,657 mi
- 02/11/201660,473 mi+238 mi
- 16/10/201771,976 mi+11,503 mi
- 28/11/201879,533 mi+7,557 mi
- 29/11/201879,533 mi
- 19/10/201982,569 mi+3,036 mi
- 31/10/202084,474 mi+1,905 mi
- 03/04/202184,673 mi+199 mi
- 02/04/202288,038 mi+3,365 mi
- 02/04/202288,038 mi
- 01/04/202389,883 mi+1,845 mi
- 01/04/202389,883 mi
- 07/03/202493,685 mi+3,802 mi
- 04/03/202594,545 mi+860 mi
- 27/03/202694,567 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 3,708 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
RJ52 PYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Honda S2000 (RJ52 PYP) between October 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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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