2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

17,893 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.3%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,893 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    459 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    174 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    113 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    100 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    113 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.6%
  2. Tyres4.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

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 structure12.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2016 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2016 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,893 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).