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DB52 DZB

2002 Honda S2000

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,471 mi
Last recorded93,471 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda S200066,299 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB52 DZB
MakeHonda
ModelS2000
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 93,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle lost coolant during test

Fail 6 Nov 2025 93,461 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle lost coolant during test

Pass 6 Nov 2024 93,339 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,603 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 90,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 89,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,691 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 84,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on the inside

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,674 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,511 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2013 65,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

wipers not tested

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,377 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,454 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,703 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 53,144 miles

Both front tyres cracked on outer tread shoulders

Offside front tyre screw in tread

Rear discs have gone 'blue' with heat

Fail 12 Oct 2009 53,144 miles

Both front tyres cracked on outer tread shoulders

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre screw in tread

Rear discs have gone 'blue' with heat

Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,683 miles

advise both rear tyres deteriorating and approaching limit

Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,079 miles

How Reliable is the Honda S2000?

Based on 158,239 MOT tests across 9,783 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,748
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
9,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,528
brake binding 1,715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,547
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,521
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,386
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DB52 DZB is a 2002 Honda S2000 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Honda S2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 66,299 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 S2000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,528 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DB52 DZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda S2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Honda S2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DB52 DZB registered?

DB52 DZB is a 2002 Honda S2000, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is DB52 DZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB52 DZB shows 28 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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