2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

2,550 MOT tests in 2024. 53.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time53.6%
Failed or needed repairs46.4%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,550 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.1%
  2. Suspension30.2%
  3. Brakes17.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Body & chassis9.8%
  7. Tyres8.3%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn30.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 53.6% of 2002 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,550 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).