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HONDA NSX Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 547 HONDA NSXs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 550 in 2026 Q1 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 4 (0.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 42% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (547 in the latest data).
Rarer than 42% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the NSX
The Acura NSX (sold as the Honda NSX in Japan) is a two-seater sports car manufactured by Acura over two generations. The first generation was produced from 1990 until 2006, whilst the second generation was made from 2016 to 2022. The first generation was introduced as a two-door coupé, with a two-door targa top variant later added, and has a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The second generation is only a coupé, and has a rear mid-engine, all-wheel-drive layout. The first generation has a transversely-mounted naturally-aspirated engine with a V6 configuration, whilst the second generation...
HONDA NSX — questions & answers
How many HONDA NSX are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 547 HONDA NSX were still registered in the UK — 317 licensed and on the road, plus 230 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HONDA NSX rare?
The HONDA NSX is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (547), making it rarer than 42% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the HONDA NSX increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HONDA NSX on UK roads rose by 4 (0.7%).
What fuel do most HONDA NSX use?
Most HONDA NSX run on petrol — about 80% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.
When did the HONDA NSX peak?
The HONDA NSX peaked at 550 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.