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C5 NSX

1993 Honda Nsx

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,163 mi
Last recorded121,163 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Honda Nsx96,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 121,026 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 118,267 miles

Advise front coil springs are corroded

Advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 118,267 miles

Advise front coil springs are corroded

Advise rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,435 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 116,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification suspension knuckle has had a welded repair at track rod ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower suspension ball joint split pin missing

Nearside Rear track rod ball joint split pin missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2009 116,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 111,149 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 110,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 95,452 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 95,091 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2006 80,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 75,669 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Honda Nsx?

Based on 8,302 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
901
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 191
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 61
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 46
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C5 NSX is a 1993 Honda Nsx in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Nsx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 191 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C5 NSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Nsx typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Honda Nsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 NSX registered?

C5 NSX is a 1993 Honda Nsx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is C5 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 NSX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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