2004 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · CU04 RKZ

The 2004 Honda Jazz presents a highly stable and sound mechanical profile, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 14 November 2025 at 41,984 miles. The maintenance trend is firmly stable, with no defects recorded across the entire documented history. A minor anomaly appears in the 2024 record, where the vehicle failed on 8 November at 39,887 miles despite no defects being recorded, only to pass eleven days later on 19 November at 39,981 miles. This suggests a transient or administrative issue rather than a recurring mechanical fault, as the subsequent two tests returned completely clean bills of health. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with a lightly used vehicle, averaging roughly 1,908 miles per year over its twenty-two-year lifespan. The recorded intervals demonstrate consistent, gradual usage rather than long periods of dormancy or sudden high-mileage runs. Between November 2022 and November 2023, the car covered 2,014 miles, and it added 2,094 miles over the following twelve months leading to the November 2024 test. The most recent year saw a mere 4-mile increase from the 2024 pass to the 2025 pass, indicating the vehicle is now covering extremely minimal distances. Despite the flawless MOT record, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for the specific ailments associated with low-mileage, older vehicles rather than high-mileage wear. The suspension bushes and coil springs will suffer from age-related perishing and fatigue rather than wear, requiring close visual inspection for cracks and corrosion. Brake discs frequently corrode on cars that sit idle, leading to binding calipers and uneven braking even if the pads remain thick. Structural integrity demands thorough scrutiny underneath, as a 2004 Jazz of this vintage is highly susceptible to corrosion on the sills, subframes, and floor pans, particularly if the original underseal has degraded. Finally, check the date codes on the tyres; tread depth might pass an MOT, but rubber older than six years will have hardened and lost grip.