Honda Jazz MOT Results

Registered in 2012
83.3% pass rate
from 21,079 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Jazz is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.1% fail on Visibility (8.5% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on View to rear
      • 0.066% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0095% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0095% fail on Bonnet (86% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (12% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0095% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums (31% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Cable
        • 0.0047% fail on Lever
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0095% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (80% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.39% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (75% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Parking brake performance (77% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake performance not tested (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-lock braking system (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.095% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pedal
      • 0.047% fail on Hand lever (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Parking brake control (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Lever (58% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0095% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0047% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0047% fail on Valves
    • 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0047% fail on Servos
    • 0.0047% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0047% fail on Other components
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.043% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp levelling device (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.014% fail on Horn (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.090% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0047% fail on Position lamp
  • 3.0% fail on Suspension (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0047% fail on Mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Suspension arms (98% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (99% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Ball joint dust cover (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.019% fail on Wheel bearings (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Axles (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (81% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Other suspension component (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0047% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0047% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Tread depth (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Size/type
  • 0.31% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0047% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0095% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0095% fail on Operation
  • 0.30% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Seats
      • 0.066% fail on Driver's seat (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Fuel system (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.043% fail on Transmission (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Joints (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0047% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0047% fail on Joints
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
    • 0.024% fail on Exhaust system (98% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Bumpers (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0047% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0047% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0047% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0047% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0095% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.095% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0047% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (92% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust emissions (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0047% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0047% fail on Undertray
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates (65% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment (58% better than other 2012 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

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    Spacious and high quality interior. Easy to get in and out of. Retains 'Magic Seat' versatility. Officially capable of 62.8mpg.
  • 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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