MOT reliability

Honda Msx

Q: Is the Honda Msx reliable?

Across 5,836 Honda Msx vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Honda Msx?

The typical Honda Msx in our data has covered around 9,133 miles.

5,836 vehicles · 26,523 completed MOT tests analysed

86%

MOT pass rate

Based on 5,836 Honda Msx vehicles and 26,523 completed MOT tests, the Honda Msx has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,133 miles.

5,836

Vehicles

26,523

MOT tests

1,233

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Honda Msx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Honda Msx MOT tests:

Body & structure23%
Lamps & electrical21%
Emissions & nuisance15%
Other15%
Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
Brakes12%
Steering6%
Identification & plates4%

Honda Msx pass rate by age

How the Honda Msx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	15	80%
2	95	89%
3	4,752	88%
4	4,381	87%
5	4,072	86%
6	3,634	86%
7	3,179	85%
8	2,531	85%
9	1,852	86%
10	1,134	87%
11	604	87%
12	228	88%
13	34	85%
14	3	67%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%
19	1	100%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5,836)

Most common Honda Msx MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Honda Msx MOT tests:

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2,355 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1,309 times)
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (744 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (724 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (666 times)
COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (446 times)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (346 times)
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (337 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (317 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (296 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (294 times)
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (209 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (208 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (204 times)
Chain guard missing (202 times)

Honda Msx pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	1	2	100%	21,560
2021	82	188	86%	8,825
2020	562	1,388	90%	6,042
2019	614	1,974	87%	7,836
2018	924	3,575	86%	8,298
2017	1,025	4,756	87%	9,238
2016	1,053	5,543	86%	9,854
2015	766	4,288	86%	10,142
2014	664	4,301	86%	10,631
2013	143	825	87%	9,380
2005	1	9	100%	1,638
1997	1	7	57%	153,227

Honda Msx reliability FAQ

Across 5,836 Honda Msx vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Honda Msx MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)).

The typical Honda Msx in our data has covered around 9,133 miles.

Compare the Honda Msx

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