Honda Jazz
From 334,395 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Jazzs fare better: 2021 models pass at 87.9% vs 62.8% for 2002.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 8,700 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8,700 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7,627 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7,311 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6,579 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6,260 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 6,218 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6,033 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5,873 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5,702 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4,810 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of Jazz failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £110.
Fuel type matters
Hybrid versions pass at 88.7% while Petrol versions pass at 77.1%, a 12 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.9% | number plate showing an incorrect registration, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2020 | 92.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 92.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 90.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
16 earlier years
| 2017 | 89.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2016 | 89.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 86.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2014 | 84.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2013 | 83.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2012 | 80.2% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2011 | 79.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2010 | 74.7% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 72.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 67.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2007 | 65.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2006 | 64.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2005 | 64.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2004 | 64.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2003 | 63.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2002 | 62.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Jazzs tested had between 31,496 and 64,485 miles on the clock.
At 48,000 median miles, the Jazz has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Honda models
| Honda Civic | 74.1% |
| Honda CR-V | 79.3% |
| Honda HR-V | 88.6% |
| Honda Accord | 69.6% |
| Honda Ww | 83.2% |
Common questions
What is the Honda Jazz MOT pass rate?
The Honda Jazz has a 77.5% MOT pass rate based on 334,395 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Honda Jazz?
The most common MOT failure on the Honda Jazz is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 8,700 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Honda Jazz at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Honda Jazz is 48,000 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,496 and 64,485 miles.
Buying a used Jazz?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 77.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £110 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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