Honda Jazz MOT Results

Registered in 2009
75.1% pass rate
from 24,940 tests in 2021
(40% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Jazz is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums (23% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs (22% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Cable (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Lever
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0080% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.73% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0040% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0040% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0080% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.084% fail on Brake performance not tested (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Pedal
      • 0.072% fail on Hand lever (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0040% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0040% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0080% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0040% fail on Other components
      • 0.0040% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0040% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.0040% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0040% fail on Leaks
  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.088% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on All direction indicators (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0080% fail on Horn (96% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Position lamps (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Position lamp (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0080% fail on Rear reflectors (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0040% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0040% fail on Switch
    • 0.0040% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0040% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.016% fail on Bonnet (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0040% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.2% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (13% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (20% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joints (41% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover (38% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0080% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Suspension arms (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint (98% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension arm (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.27% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Wheel bearings (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Sub-frames (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0040% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0040% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0080% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Axles (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0040% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.0040% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0040% fail on Suspension unit
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Size/type (72% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0040% fail on Tank
      • 0.0040% fail on Pipe
    • 0.088% fail on Chassis (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Chassis condition (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Bumpers (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Body (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
    • 0.048% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Other passenger's door (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0040% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.012% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.012% fail on Tailgate condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0040% fail on Floor
  • 0.73% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0080% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Other components
        • 0.0040% fail on Steering component
    • 0.056% fail on Power steering
      • 0.056% fail on Operation
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0040% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.68% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0080% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.67% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0080% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0040% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.020% fail on Compression ignition (99% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (99% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.036% fail on Fluid leaks (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0040% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0040% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates (50% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Condition (91% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.0080% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0040% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0040% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Honda Jazz (2008 - 2015)
    Neatly styled. Increased room and better performance than original Jazz. better to drive. Very versatile. CVT-7 returned in February 2011 replacing i-SHIFT. More reliable than first generation Jazz.

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