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Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec reliable? We analysed 604 real MOT tests across 141 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 604 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.9%
Typical Mileage
47,754mi
Annual Mileage
5,268mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec.

Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,555 mi/yr
Typical
5,268 mi/yr
Average
5,789 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,357 mi/yr

Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
47,754 mi
75th Percentile
79,195 mi
95th Percentile
122,843 mi
Max Recorded
188,545 mi

How Does the Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec THIS CAR 96.9% 604 47,754 mi — yrs
Honda Civic 73.7% 9,391,580 74,987 mi 34 yrs
Honda Jazz 81% 5,740,892 48,635 mi 24 yrs
Honda Cr-v 78.5% 4,177,643 80,499 mi 29 yrs
BMW 545E Xdrive M Sport Auto 84.1% 648 33,962 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec?

The Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.9% across 604 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec owner drives around 5,268 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.

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.

Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec reliable?
Based on 604 MOT tests, the Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec has a 96.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec do per year?
The typical Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec does around 5,268 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Jazz Ex I-vtec?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.