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P5 NSX

1996 Honda Nsx

Purple Petrol 2977cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,118 mi
Last recorded77,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Honda Nsx74,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 NSX
MakeHonda
ModelNsx
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,118 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,844 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 71,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 71,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 70,640 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 69,507 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,210 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 63,200 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,085 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,380 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,069 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,512 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,231 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,041 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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P5 NSX is a 1996 Honda Nsx in Purple with a 2,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P5 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 30 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 P5 NSX registered?

P5 NSX is a 1996 Honda Nsx, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P5 NSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 NSX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P5 NSX have outstanding finance?

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