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AR05 EBZ

2005 Honda Jazz

Red Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,026 mi
Last recorded125,026 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Jazz60,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 EBZ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 125,026 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,044 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,444 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 101,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,994 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,948 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 80,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,493 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,353 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 67,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 67,329 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,021 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,580 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 62,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement compliance bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside slight grease leakage track rod end

slight corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

Pass 21 May 2015 54,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 43,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 37,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,957 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,414 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 15,393 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Jazz?

Based on 5,740,892 MOT tests across 402,952 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
4,421
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
402,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57,414
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48,756
Brake pipe excessively corroded 48,565
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38,821
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,979
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AR05 EBZ is a 2005 Honda Jazz in Red with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 60,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Jazz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR05 EBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Jazz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR05 EBZ registered?

AR05 EBZ is a 2005 Honda Jazz, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is AR05 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 EBZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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