In 2025, 308,545 Honda Jazz cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 72% passed first time, compared with 66% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Jazz better than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 31 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 5 years old, 90% of Jazzs passed first time (all cars that age: 86%). By 20 years, that figure is 54% (all cars: 58%). It starts out ahead of the average car but falls behind from around 20 years, which is worth knowing if you are buying an older one.
Honda Jazz All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Jazz passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years | 4,866 | 90% | 86% | 24,495 |
| 6 years | 16,761 | 90% | 84% | 28,365 |
| 7 years | 20,167 | 89% | 81% | 34,893 |
| 8 years | 17,915 | 88% | 78% | 38,490 |
| 9 years | 18,366 | 86% | 75% | 43,533 |
| 10 years | 17,743 | 84% | 72% | 48,748 |
| 11 years | 20,076 | 81% | 69% | 55,436 |
| 12 years | 21,142 | 78% | 66% | 62,406 |
| 13 years | 21,500 | 75% | 63% | 68,282 |
| 14 years | 19,913 | 73% | 61% | 74,501 |
| 15 years | 21,557 | 67% | 59% | 82,125 |
| 16 years | 23,144 | 64% | 58% | 85,249 |
| 17 years | 19,229 | 56% | 57% | 85,898 |
| 18 years | 18,497 | 56% | 57% | 87,564 |
| 19 years | 17,393 | 55% | 57% | 90,417 |
| 20 years | 13,711 | 54% | 58% | 95,661 |
What fails most on a Honda Jazz
The area that lets the Jazz down most, relative to other cars, is brakes: 13.8% of tests failed on it, 1.4 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on steering and tyres.
Share of Jazz tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 5.8% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 4.6% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 3.9% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 3.7% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 3.1% |
| 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 | Suspension | 2.9% |
What to check when buying a used Jazz
Based on where the Jazz fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
- Lights and electrics: Walk round with the lights on: headlights (dipped and main), indicators, brake lights, number-plate and fog lights. Bulbs are cheap, but a seller who hasn’t noticed one out may have missed more. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Jazz
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a JazzFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Honda Jazz?
In 2025, 72% of Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 308,545 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 66%.
What do Honda Jazz cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (5.8% of tests); the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (4.6% of tests); wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.9% of tests).
Other Honda models
Honda Civic (66%), Honda CR-V (74%), Honda HR-V (85%), Honda Accord (61%). All Honda models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.