2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

19,506 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,506 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    930 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes33.2%
  2. Lights & electrics30.3%
  3. Suspension18.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Body & chassis6.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  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 2007 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2007 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,506 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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 brakes.

Is the 2007 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).