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RJ05 BWZ

2005 Honda Jazz

Blue Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,147 mi
Last recorded118,147 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Honda Jazz60,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 BWZ
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,147 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 104,957 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 104,955 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,329 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 90,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 78,913 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 67,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,130 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2020 57,129 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2019 50,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,329 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 45,329 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,445 miles

front discs scored/lipped

Pass 24 Jul 2015 30,706 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,888 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,878 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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RJ05 BWZ is a 2005 Honda Jazz in Blue with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ05 BWZ, 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 RJ05 BWZ registered?

RJ05 BWZ is a 2005 Honda Jazz, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 BWZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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