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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Honda Jazz. Check any Jazz by registration number below.

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78.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.3%

vs Honda Avg

24

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Honda Jazz — MOT Reliability Overview

The Honda Jazz has an average MOT pass rate of 78.0%, which is 10.3 percentage points below the Honda brand average of 88.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Jazz on the road.

The most common reasons a Honda Jazz fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Jazz for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Jazz is around 28,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Jazz, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Honda Jazz, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Honda Jazz performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 39 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 56 vehicles

96.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%

2021

Based on 196 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

7.2%

Mileage at 3yr

56k mi

2020

Based on 12,582 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

4.7%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

2019

Based on 41,740 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

5.7%

Mileage at 3yr

27k mi

Mileage at 5yr

37k mi

2018

Based on 49,126 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

7.3%

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

2017

Based on 43,011 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

7.7%

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

2016

Based on 44,123 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

8.6%

2015

Based on 41,938 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

10.4%

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

2014

Based on 46,510 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 10yr

81k mi

2013

Based on 50,514 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

13.6%

Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

2012

Based on 50,761 vehicles

84.1%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

16.4%

Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

2011

Based on 47,397 vehicles

82.5%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

18.0%

2010

Based on 51,259 vehicles

77.8%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

22.5%

2009

Based on 56,057 vehicles

74.9%Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

24.6%

2008

Based on 49,429 vehicles

66.2%Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

30.8%

2007

Based on 48,788 vehicles

64.6%Below Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

34.7%

2006

Based on 47,314 vehicles

64.2%Below Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

31.6%

2005

Based on 38,656 vehicles

63.0%Below Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

31.7%

2004

Based on 27,039 vehicles

64.2%Below Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

30.2%

2003

Based on 15,022 vehicles

64.3%Below Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

30.2%

2002

Based on 6,802 vehicles

62.3%Below Average
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

30.5%

2001

Based on 48,000 vehicles

0.9%Poor
Honda average: 88.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

16k mi

Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

Mileage at 10yr

55k mi

0

Based on 387,786 vehicles

83.1%Good
Honda average: 88.3%
Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

Top MOT Failures — Honda Jazz

The most common reasons a Honda Jazz fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.1%
2

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

3.6%
3

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.2%
4

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.2%
5

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.1%
Honda Jazz Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

2.6%

Typical Mileage — Honda Jazz

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2001 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Jazz.

At 3 Years

16,000

miles

At 5 Years

28,000

miles

At 10 Years

55,000

miles

Other Honda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Honda models.

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97.3% pass rate

Honda Gl 1800 A-2

88.5% pass rate

Honda Honda

79.2% pass rate

Honda Shuttle

94.9% pass rate

Honda E

96.2% pass rate

Honda @ 125

94.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Honda Jazz

Honda Jazz — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Honda Jazz MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Honda Jazz?
The average MOT pass rate for the Honda Jazz is 78.0% compared to the Honda average of 88.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Honda Jazz?
The most common MOT failures on the Honda Jazz are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.1%), Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (3.6%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Honda Jazz reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.0%, the Honda Jazz is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Honda Jazz?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Honda Jazz?
Typical mileage for the Honda Jazz: 56,365 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Jazz to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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