Honda Jazz common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Honda Jazz at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 333,846 UK MOT tests of the Honda Jazz in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 8% of tests of 2001–2003 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: headlamp (a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output) (6.6×); service brake performance (binding but not excessively) (5.5×); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements) (4.4×). The most common reasons a Honda Jazz fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Honda Jazz
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Honda Jazz than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2001–2003 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8% | 0.7% | 11× | 1,175 |
| Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 5.9% | 0.9% | 6.6× | 3,149 |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.3% | 0.6% | 5.5× | 2,174 |
| Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements | MOT fail | 2006–2008 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 7.4% | 1.7% | 4.4× | 15,022 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 12% | 2.6% | 4.5× | 543 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2006–2008 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 28% | 10% | 2.8× | 9,425 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2007–2009 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 5% | 1.6% | 3.1× | 857 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2009–2011 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.1× | 16,582 |
Honda Jazz by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 27,460 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (9.2%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 16,653 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12%, 1.6×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3,074 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11%, 1.9×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 488 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (6.8%, 1.8×) |
Honda Jazz by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3,152 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (11×) |
| 2003 | 6,895 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (9.1×) |
| 2004 | 12,206 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (9.5×) |
| 2005 | 17,170 | Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.6×) |
| 2006 | 20,945 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.1×) |
| 2007 | 21,533 | Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.4×) |
| 2008 | 21,605 | Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (4.6×) |
| 2009 | 24,411 | Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (5.5×) |
| 2010 | 22,247 | Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (6.8×) |
| 2011 | 19,982 | Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (7.8×) |
| 2012 | 21,340 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) (2.8×) |
| 2013 | 20,654 | Position lamp: not working at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (2.9×) |
| 2014 | 19,501 | Position lamp: not working at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (3.5×) |
| 2015 | 17,688 | Position lamp: not working at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (4.5×) |
| 2016 | 18,391 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.8×) |
| 2017 | 17,982 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (5.5×) |
| 2018 | 20,230 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (1.6×) |
| 2019 | 16,756 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (1.9×) |
| 2020 | 10,784 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.1×) |
| 2021 | 343 | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (1.8×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Honda Jazz?
In 333,846 UK MOT tests of the Honda Jazz in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 8% of tests of 2001–2003 cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km), 11× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: headlamp (a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output) (6.6×); service brake performance (binding but not excessively) (5.5×); rbt (sp) (efficiency below requirements) (4.4×). The most common reasons a Honda Jazz fails its MOT are position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Why do Honda Jazzs fail the MOT?
Across 333,846 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Honda Jazz were position lamp (not working) (8.8% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.8% of tests); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (3.2% of tests).
At what mileage do Honda Jazz problems start?
The clearest Honda Jazz-specific issue, pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement), peaks against other cars at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) on 2001–2003 cars (8% of tests vs 0.7% for all cars that age).
Where does this Honda Jazz data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 333,846 tests of the Honda Jazz. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.