Honda Jazz MOT Results

Registered in 2005
58.0% pass rate
from 20,442 tests in 2021
(8.6% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Honda Jazz is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0098% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0049% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0098% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0098% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0098% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.068% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Cable (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0098% fail on Lever
        • 0.0098% fail on Brake slack adjuster
        • 0.0049% fail on Rod
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Anti-lock braking system (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (74% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.073% fail on Hand lever (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.093% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.015% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0098% fail on Servos
      • 0.0098% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0098% fail on Valves
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Parking brake control (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Lever (91% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0098% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0049% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.0049% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.0049% fail on Other components
      • 0.0049% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0049% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0049% fail on Operation
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps (13% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (10% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp levelling device (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on All direction indicators (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies) (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0049% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Switch (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0049% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0049% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 12% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension arm (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.62% fail on Macpherson strut (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.33% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0049% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0049% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0049% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0049% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.093% fail on Shock absorbers (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Other suspension component (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.029% fail on Axles (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Axle
      • 0.0049% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0049% fail on Suspension rod
  • 7.9% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (33% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers (18% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.054% fail on Bonnet (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition (19% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (27% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Catalytic converter (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Oxygen sensor (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0098% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.098% fail on Non catalyst emissions (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0098% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (99% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.020% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0049% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.63% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0049% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.52% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0098% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0098% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.43% fail on Chassis
      • 0.43% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door (54% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Front passenger's door (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Body (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Other body component
      • 0.044% fail on Panel (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0098% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.059% fail on Seats (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's seat (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Passenger's seat (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0098% fail on Bracket
    • 0.029% fail on Fuel system (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Pipe (85% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Floor
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0098% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0098% fail on Load security
      • 0.0049% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0049% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0049% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0098% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0098% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Seat belts (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Prescribed areas (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0098% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0049% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Locking devices (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.049% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.039% fail on Steering gear (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack (94% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0049% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0049% fail on Operation
    • 0.0049% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0049% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0049% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0049% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels (30% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.015% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates (61% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.0049% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0049% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0049% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0049% fail on Doors
      • 0.0049% fail on Emergency exits
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