HONDA JAZZ MOT pass rate
80.4% of 465,179 HONDA JAZZ MOT tests pass.
The JAZZ's pass rate of 80.4% is in line with the average across all HONDA models, at 79.4%.
The HONDA JAZZ has a pass rate of 80.4%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the HONDA JAZZ tested at 0–3 years pass 96.0% of the time, compared with just 64.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.0% | 15,785 | 16,794 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.3% | 63,163 | 24,197 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.6% | 98,723 | 39,619 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.6% | 144,340 | 67,367 miles |
| 15+ years | 64.1% | 143,168 | 89,113 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the HONDA JAZZ
The most common reason the HONDA JAZZ fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.2% | Not working |
| Brakes | 47.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 34.2% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 20.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 19.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.3% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 3.0% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
Related HONDA models
- HONDA CIVIC — 75.1% pass rate
- HONDA CR-V — 81.2% pass rate
- HONDA HR-V — 91.1% pass rate
- HONDA ACCORD — 69.8% pass rate
- HONDA INSIGHT — 79.8% pass rate
- HONDA FIT — 92.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the HONDA JAZZ?
- 80.4% of HONDA JAZZ MOT tests pass, based on 465,179 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the HONDA JAZZ?
- The most common reason the HONDA JAZZ fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 54.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the HONDA JAZZ's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the HONDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.