MOT reliability
Honda Mbx
50 vehicles · 154 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 50 Honda Mbx vehicles and 154 completed MOT tests, the Honda Mbx has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,389 miles.
50
Vehicles
154
MOT tests
1,337
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Honda Mbx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Honda Mbx MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Steering21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Brakes7%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Honda Mbx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (50)
Most common Honda Mbx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Mbx MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (5 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (4 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (3 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake component has a poor repair (3.1.5) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
Honda Mbx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 9,466 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 81,912 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 13,065 |
| 1986 | 5 | 14 | 71% | 16,402 |
| 1985 | 22 | 79 | 84% | 21,147 |
| 1984 | 9 | 26 | 73% | 25,892 |
| 1983 | 10 | 28 | 86% | 10,530 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 30,201 |
Honda Mbx reliability FAQ
Across 50 Honda Mbx vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Honda Mbx MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)).
The typical Honda Mbx in our data has covered around
20,389 miles.
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