2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

18,633 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,633 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    869 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.2%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.0%
  2. Brakes30.8%
  3. Suspension19.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Tyres7.8%
  7. Body & chassis7.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2006 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2006 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,633 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).