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Honda Jazz SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Honda Jazz SE reliable? We analysed 3,778 real MOT tests across 705 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,778 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
79.2%
Typical Mileage
84,910mi
Annual Mileage
4,258mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Honda Jazz SE Number Plates

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

Honda Jazz SE Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,369 mi/yr
Typical
4,258 mi/yr
Average
5,101 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,863 mi/yr

Honda Jazz SE Mileage Distribution

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

Median
84,910 mi
75th Percentile
108,322 mi
95th Percentile
146,025 mi
Max Recorded
1,514,710 mi

How Does the Honda Jazz SE Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Honda Jazz SE THIS CAR 79.2% 3,778 84,910 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
Citroen C4 Sense + Puretech S/s 82.1% 4,167 28,169 mi — yrs

Compared to the Honda Civic (73.7% pass rate) and the Honda Jazz (81.0% pass rate), the Honda Jazz SE sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Honda Jazz SE?

The Honda Jazz SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.2% across 3,778 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Honda Jazz SE owner drives around 4,258 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 SE — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Honda Jazz SE reliable?
Based on 3,778 MOT tests, the Honda Jazz SE has a 79.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Honda Jazz SE?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Honda Jazz SE do per year?
The typical Honda Jazz SE does around 4,258 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Honda Jazz SE last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Honda Jazz SE?
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.