2010 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · BJ60 AAU

A clear pattern of deferred rear-tyre replacement sits at the centre of this Honda Jazz's MOT history, with a more recent headlamp beam aim defect also emerging. Across four recorded tests since December 2022, the vehicle has passed three times without any advisories, but the December 2025 visit revealed slight perishing on both rear tyres and a minor headlamp lens defect, prompting an immediate retest the same day. That retest recorded a fail for an obviously incorrect projected beam image on both headlamps, alongside the same tyre advisories, before a subsequent pass was issued. The trajectory is therefore mixed: a stable three-year run of clean passes has been interrupted by late-2025 advisories for tyre condition and headlamp issues, indicating that attention to lighting and rear rubber is now required to keep the record tidy. Annual mileage is notably low at roughly 4,329 miles per year over the car's sixteen-year life, which limits wear on major drivetrain components and aligns with the absence of any brake, suspension, exhaust, or corrosion advisories across the recorded tests. The MOT record also shows no extended lay-up gaps of the kind that often trigger advisories for brake pipe corrosion, seized calipers, or battery degradation, so the low mileage here appears to reflect steady light use rather than prolonged standing. Consumables such as tyres and brake components will nevertheless have aged regardless of mileage, and the 2025 tyre advisories confirm that rubber degradation from age, rather than tread wear, is the relevant concern on this particular car. A prospective buyer should focus the inspection on the two areas flagged in late 2025. Both rear tyres should be examined for sidewall cracking, perishing, and any bulges, with a check of the DOT date stamps to confirm whether the rubber is simply aged out rather than worn down, and a swap to a matching pair is sensible even if the current tread depth remains legal. The headlamp lens defect and the failed beam aim test warrant a close look at both headlamp units for internal moisture, hazing, or condensation, and a proper beam setter check is advisable because an obviously incorrect aim can result from a knocked housing, a failed adjustor, or simply aged lenses scattering the beam pattern. On the test drive, confirm that main and dipped beams sit level on a flat surface and that there is no obvious left-right imbalance. Beyond these specific items, the test drive should pay attention to suspension refinement, given the low cumulative mileage and the known tendency for original Honda bushes and rear damper mountings to firm up with age. Listen for clonks or thuds over speed bumps, particularly from the rear, and feel for any vagueness in the steering or excessive body roll through roundabouts, which could indicate worn compliance bushes or ageing dampers rather than mileage-driven wear. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without any judder under light or heavy application, as standing periods can promote light surface corrosion on the rear drums typical of this model. Finally, inspect the underbody and subframe mounting points for any surface corrosion, as even lightly used Jazz examples of this age can show early oxidation in salt-affected areas, and confirm there are no oil leaks from the engine or transmission that might suggest ageing seals.