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MBN 5X

1996 Honda Nsx

Green Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

184,001 mi
Last recorded184,001 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Honda Nsx74,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBN 5X
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 184,001 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 179,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 176,502 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 176,048 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 175,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 174,887 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 171,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 168,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 163,842 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 156,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

power steering heavy

Pass 21 Mar 2011 145,817 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 145,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 137,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level on minimum

front number plate loose

n/s/f track rod has slight play in joint

n/s parking brake cable incorrectly routed rubbing on suspension.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 137,055 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level on minimum

n/s/f track rod has slight play in joint

n/s parking brake cable incorrectly routed rubbing on suspension.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 116,066 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlamp beam pattern slightly out towards o/s

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2007 107,907 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front brake ducts have been touching wheels.

o/s hand brake cable worn.

o/s headlamp beam goes to o/s instead of n/s.

o/s/r inner drive shaft gaitor leaking.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 99,227 miles

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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MBN 5X is a 1996 Honda Nsx in Green with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1996 Honda Nsx models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 74,219 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 MBN 5X, 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 30 years old, this Honda Nsx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MBN 5X is a 1996 Honda Nsx, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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