Honda Crx MOT Failures
An analysis of 1,223 real DVSA MOT tests on the Honda Crx — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Honda Crx fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Honda Crx is steering rack wear — this model is 30 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 1,223 MOT tests, 8.95% of all Honda Crx tests recorded this as a failure.
Steering faults include worn track rod ends, power steering leaks, and rack wear. These are safety-critical — any play in the steering should be investigated immediately.
Other notable weak points include anti-roll bar links worn (22x the fleet average), transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... (13x the fleet average), brake hoses perished or damaged (8.7x the fleet average), and abs fault (6.5x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Honda Crx's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Steering, Suspension, Bodywork, Brakes. If you're inspecting a Honda Crx before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
How failures change with mileage
The Honda Crx's weak points shift as the car covers more miles. Understanding these patterns helps you know what to expect — and what to budget for — at each stage of ownership.
60,000 to 100,000 miles
This is where routine wear items start to show up. Brake components, tyres, and exhaust parts have done serious work by this point. Cars that have been well serviced will show fewer of these failures — this mileage band is where good maintenance really separates the well-kept from the neglected.
For the Honda Crx specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are steering rack wear (30x the average) and anti-roll bar links worn (22x). transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot... (13x) and brake hoses perished or damaged (8.7x) also appear frequently.
Over 100,000 miles
High-mileage cars accumulate failures across multiple systems. The key question isn't whether things will need doing — they will — but whether the car has been maintained well enough to keep on top of them. Look for a consistent service history and recent MOT passes with minimal advisories.
For the Honda Crx specifically, the DVSA data shows the most common failures at this mileage are abs fault (6.5x the average) and suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3x).
The shift from steering rack wear at lower mileages to abs fault at higher mileages is typical — early failures tend to be design or factory-related, while high-mileage failures reflect accumulated mechanical wear. A car that's been well maintained will usually dodge the worst of both.
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What to check before buying a Honda Crx
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Honda Crx:
Steering — check for steering rack wear. Suspension — check for anti-roll bar links worn, abs fault, suspension component damaged or corroded, suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. Bodywork — check for transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot.... Brakes — check for brake hoses perished or damaged.
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Honda Crx MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Crx?
Based on 1,223 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is steering rack wear — at 30x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include anti-roll bar links worn and transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot....
Is the Honda Crx reliable based on MOT data?
The Honda Crx has 7 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is steering rack wear. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Honda Crx most commonly fails on abs fault and suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Honda Crx's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.