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

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Is the Honda Jazz S I-vtec reliable? We analysed 1,263 real MOT tests across 323 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,263 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
97.2%
Typical Mileage
40,492mi
Annual Mileage
5,109mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Honda Jazz S 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 S I-vtec.

Honda Jazz S I-vtec Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Honda Jazz S 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
3,218 mi/yr
Typical
5,109 mi/yr
Average
5,767 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,579 mi/yr

Honda Jazz S I-vtec Mileage Distribution

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

Median
40,492 mi
75th Percentile
61,176 mi
95th Percentile
106,455 mi
Max Recorded
1,317,721 mi

How Does the Honda Jazz S 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 S I-vtec THIS CAR 97.2% 1,263 40,492 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
Rieju RS2 64.1% 2,094 9,292 mi 23 yrs

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

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

The Honda Jazz S I-vtec has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.2% across 1,263 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Jazz S I-vtec owner drives around 5,109 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 S I-vtec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Jazz S I-vtec reliable?
Based on 1,263 MOT tests, the Honda Jazz S I-vtec has a 97.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Jazz S I-vtec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Jazz S I-vtec do per year?
The typical Honda Jazz S I-vtec does around 5,109 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Jazz S I-vtec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Jazz S 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.