2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

17,245 MOT tests in 2024. 85.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time85.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.0%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,245 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    432 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    179 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    111 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.0%
  2. Brakes4.7%
  3. Tyres4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  5. Suspension1.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2015 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 85.0% of 2015 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,245 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).