2009 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · CP59 FDX

A recurring pattern of minor lens defects on both headlamps and a repeat advisory on the offside front anti-roll bar linkage dominate this Honda Jazz's recent MOT record, marking the defining mechanical signature of the vehicle. Across seven tests spanning 2020 to January 2026, the car has only experienced one outright failure, logged on 22 January 2025 for non-functioning front position lamps and an inoperative registration plate lamp, both of which were categorised as PRS items and were subsequently addressed to allow a pass on the same date. Beyond that isolated electrical issue, the test history shows a stable trend with generally clean outcomes, though the headlamp lens defect has now been flagged as either an advisory or minor on three consecutive tests, suggesting progressive hazing or crazing of the polycarbonate lenses rather than any immediate structural concern. The most recent test on 22 January 2026 returned a pass alongside advisory notice that items had been removed from the driver's view prior to examination, and the persistent minor headlamp lens defect continues to be recorded on both sides. Recorded mileage of 76,069 miles against an age of approximately seventeen years equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 4,475 miles, which is notably low for a vehicle of this vintage and points to either limited regular use or extended periods off the road between journeys. Such low mileage on a 2009 Jazz can mechanically mean reduced wear on major drivetrain components, including the engine, transmission, and clutch assemblies, but it also raises the possibility of deterioration through standing rather than through use. Rubber components, in particular, are susceptible to perishing when a vehicle is used infrequently, and brake discs can develop surface corrosion from lack of regular loading, both of which are worth bearing in mind when appraising the car. For a prospective buyer, the specific advisories already on file provide a clear checklist for physical inspection and test drive evaluation. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, flagged with slight play in January 2025 and still listed as an advisory rather than a defect at the most recent test, should be examined closely for any progression; during a road test, listen for clonking or rattling noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and feel for vagueness or imprecise turn-in response under cornering loads which would indicate the joint has worn further. The headlamp lenses, now defective bilaterally for a third consecutive year, warrant a visual check for internal misting, heavy oxidisation, or crazing that could compromise light output, particularly relevant for night driving and MOT compliance in future tests. The front and rear brake pad advisories from January 2022 have clearly been addressed given no subsequent advisories in those areas, but the discs themselves should be inspected for lip formation and any binding caliper behaviour, as low-mileage cars commonly suffer from seized slider mechanisms that produce uneven pad wear and pulling under braking. Additional checks should centre on the tyre flagged in January 2024 for wearing close to the legal limit on the offside front edge, which suggests a tracking or alignment irregularity that may still be present and could recur on replacement tyres; verify even wear patterns on all four corners during inspection. The intermittent front position lamp and registration plate lamp failure from January 2025, while rectified, points to potential electrical gremlins that can resurface in older Hondas, so confirming reliable operation of all exterior lighting and inspecting the wiring integrity behind the lamp units would be prudent. Finally, given the modest annual mileage, it is sensible to verify recent servicing records covering coolant, brake fluid, and timing chain condition, as these intervals are age-related rather than purely mileage-dependent, and to allow the engine to run for several minutes from cold during any viewing to check for exhaust smoke or unusual idle behaviour consistent with infrequent use.