Honda Jazz years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

339,468 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2002–2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Honda Jazz years with MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year: 2002–2008. Above it: 2009–2022.

Below the average for their first-use year2002–2008
Above the average for their first-use year2009–2022
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

74.4%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 74.3% to 74.5%.

Honda Jazz, all years74.4%
Same-age average, all vehicles68.0%

In 2025, 74.4% of the 339,468 initial MOT tests on Honda Jazz cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 68.0%. That is 6.4 points above the same-age average.

In our tables of the highest MOT pass rates by age: joint 7th of 160 cars first used in 2022; joint 1st of 145 cars first used in 2020; joint 5th of 173 cars first used in 2018; joint 9th of 167 cars first used in 2015.

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Honda Jazz MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3	10,69315,300	94.0%±0.5	+5.5 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4	14,50020,100	92.8%±0.5	+5.6 ptsall: 87.2%
2020age 5	10,68922,100	91.5%±0.6	+5.5 ptsall: 86.0%
2019age 6	16,76125,700	90.3%±0.5	+6.8 ptsall: 83.5%
2018age 7	20,16731,600	89.2%±0.5	+8.3 ptsall: 80.9%
2017age 8	17,91535,000	87.8%±0.5	+9.6 ptsall: 78.2%
2016age 9	18,36839,800	86.5%±0.6	+11.6 ptsall: 74.9%
2015age 10	17,74545,000	83.6%±0.6	+11.7 ptsall: 71.9%
2014age 11	20,08151,400	81.2%±0.6	+12.6 ptsall: 68.6%
2013age 12	21,14258,400	77.8%±0.6	+12.0 ptsall: 65.8%
2012age 13	21,50364,300	75.4%±0.6	+11.9 ptsall: 63.5%
2011age 14	19,91370,400	72.9%±0.7	+11.7 ptsall: 61.2%
2010age 15	21,56278,500	67.3%±0.7	+8.0 ptsall: 59.3%
2009age 16	23,14481,800	64.1%±0.7	+5.8 ptsall: 58.3%
2008age 17	19,23082,800	55.9%±0.8	−1.3 ptsall: 57.2%
2007age 18	18,49884,800	55.9%±0.8	−1.5 ptsall: 57.4%
2006age 19	17,39387,900	54.8%±0.8	−2.2 ptsall: 57.0%
2005age 20	13,71193,700	53.5%±0.9	−4.1 ptsall: 57.6%
2004age 21	9,28893,500	53.9%±1.1	−3.9 ptsall: 57.8%
2003age 22	5,07094,500	54.9%±1.4	−3.8 ptsall: 58.7%
2002age 23	2,09598,700	54.4%±2.2	−5.1 ptsall: 59.5%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Jazz problems at the MOT

Share of the 86,912 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics43.5%
Brakes30.3%
Suspension26.7%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors20.4%
Tyres18.2%
Noise, emissions, leaks9.0%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems. Each year page compares that year's failure areas with all vehicles first used in the same year.

What to check when viewing a Jazz

Based on the areas where Honda Jazz MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 43.5% of failed Jazz tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Warning lights on the dashboard should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts.
Brakes
In 30.3% of failed Jazz tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly. The car should stop in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.
Suspension
In 26.7% of failed Jazz tests
- Push down hard on each corner. The car should rise once and settle, not keep bouncing.
- On the test drive, listen for knocks or clunks over speed bumps and potholes.
- The car should sit level when parked on flat ground.
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
In 20.4% of failed Jazz tests
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers. The blades should clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Honda Jazz questions

Which Honda Jazz years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2002–2008. Above average: 2009–2022. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Honda Jazz reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 74.4% of initial MOT tests on Honda Jazz cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 68.0%. That is 6.4 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Honda Jazz problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 43.5% of failed tests), brakes (in 30.3% of failed tests) and suspension (in 26.7% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 10-year-old Honda Jazz?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Honda Jazz cars first used in 2015, about 10 years old, had a median of 45,000 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Jazz's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Honda Jazz

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Honda models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Honda Jazz cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count