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BU52 DZJ

2002 Honda Jazz

Black Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,381 mi
Last recorded118,381 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Honda Jazz68,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 DZJ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 118,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 114,742 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 113,863 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 106,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,314 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cracks in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front cut in sidewall

Rear cracks in tyres

corrosion to under body areas,suspension and braking components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,607 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,095 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING NOISY!

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 72,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,461 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,530 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,750 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,836 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,856 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 54,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

needs tracking checking

Pass 2 May 2007 50,002 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 50,002 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 46,333 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 42,165 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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BU52 DZJ is a 2002 Honda Jazz in Black with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 68,136 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 BU52 DZJ, 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 24 years old, this Honda Jazz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU52 DZJ is a 2002 Honda Jazz, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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