Honda Jazz Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Honda Jazz car check
Is the Honda Jazz reliable? We analysed 5,740,892 real MOT tests across 402,952 vehicles to find out.
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The Honda Jazz is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Jazz.
Honda Jazz Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Honda Jazz. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Honda Jazz MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Honda Jazz to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Honda Jazz Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Honda Jazz fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Honda Jazz Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Honda Jazz models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Honda Jazz Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Honda Jazz owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Honda Jazz MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Honda Jazz year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 88.2% | 58,903 | 65,175 | 85,394 |
| 2022 | 54 | 87.0% | 12,185 | 45,596 | 89,088 |
| 2021 | 304 | 84.5% | 25,280 | 49,760 | 68,502 |
| 2020 | 19,659 | 92.5% | 11,010 | 17,957 | 27,728 |
| 2019 | 79,306 | 92.6% | 11,671 | 19,151 | 29,560 |
| 2018 | 118,221 | 91.8% | 14,112 | 22,540 | 34,638 |
| 2017 | 128,829 | 91.4% | 15,271 | 24,061 | 36,569 |
| 2016 | 148,996 | 90.7% | 17,002 | 26,672 | 40,415 |
| 2015 | 165,843 | 89.4% | 18,741 | 29,745 | 44,966 |
| 2014 | 209,473 | 88.1% | 21,166 | 33,695 | 51,174 |
| 2013 | 247,911 | 87.0% | 23,909 | 37,994 | 57,345 |
| 2012 | 281,415 | 86.0% | 25,606 | 41,291 | 62,346 |
| 2011 | 290,906 | 85.1% | 27,888 | 44,992 | 67,458 |
| 2010 | 366,619 | 82.7% | 30,187 | 49,495 | 74,289 |
| 2009 | 440,888 | 82.0% | 30,648 | 51,150 | 77,395 |
| 2008 | 459,515 | 77.7% | 32,058 | 52,883 | 78,951 |
| 2007 | 520,475 | 77.3% | 32,720 | 54,491 | 80,998 |
| 2006 | 580,286 | 77.3% | 34,243 | 56,963 | 84,113 |
| 2005 | 568,271 | 76.7% | 36,862 | 60,676 | 88,661 |
| 2004 | 492,745 | 76.3% | 37,056 | 61,174 | 89,421 |
How Long Does a Honda Jazz Last?
Based on 402,952 Honda Jazz vehicles on UK roads.
Honda Jazz Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Honda Jazz MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Honda Jazz
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.6% MOT pass rate from 79,306 tests
62.9% MOT pass rate from 275 tests
The best year to buy a used Honda Jazz is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.6% across 79,306 tests. The 1985 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Honda Jazz Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Jazz THIS CAR | 81.0% | 5,740,892 | 48,635 mi | 24 yrs |
| Honda Civic | 73.7% | 9,391,580 | 74,987 mi | 34 yrs |
| Honda Cr-v | 78.5% | 4,177,643 | 80,499 mi | 29 yrs |
| Honda Accord | 71.2% | 2,311,969 | 92,767 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Cr-v (78.5% pass rate), the Honda Jazz outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Honda JazzShould you buy a used Honda Jazz?
The Honda Jazz has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.0% across 5,740,892 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Honda Jazz are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (57,414 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (48,756), and brake pipe excessively corroded (48,565). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Honda Jazz with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Honda Jazz owner drives around 4,421 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Honda Jazz models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.