Honda Civic vs Honda Mtx 125: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Civic
74%
MOT pass rate · 701,208 vehicles
Honda Mtx 125
60%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Mtx 125 (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Civic | Honda Mtx 125 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 110,738 mi | 26,936 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 701,208 | 6 |
Most common faults
Honda Civic
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Honda Mtx 125
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
- Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
- Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda Civic (74%) and Honda Mtx 125 (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.