2002 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · RE52 LXA
2002 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 124,363 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jun 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RE52 LXA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2017
- 124,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE52 LXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Honda Jazz (RE52 LXA) between September 2006 and August 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”.
RE52 LXA Mileage History
- 11/09/200626,118 mi
- 31/08/200732,679 mi+6,561 mi
- 09/09/200844,216 mi+11,537 mi
- 01/09/200954,875 mi+10,659 mi
- 10/09/201064,807 mi+9,932 mi
- 05/09/201175,330 mi+10,523 mi
- 07/09/201175,339 mi+9 mi
- 03/09/201283,086 mi+7,747 mi
- 03/09/201283,086 mi
- 22/08/201394,549 mi+11,463 mi
- 23/08/201394,549 mi
- 18/08/2014103,325 mi+8,776 mi
- 18/08/2014103,326 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/2015109,867 mi+6,541 mi
- 18/08/2016118,406 mi+8,539 mi
- 18/08/2016118,406 mi
- 21/08/2017124,363 mi+5,957 mi
- 22/08/2017124,363 mi
Average of roughly 8,975 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Jazz Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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