2017 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · CV17 LHZ

The 2017 Honda Jazz presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 March 2026 at 41,779 miles with zero defects. The only recorded fault in the entire history occurred during the 28 February 2024 test at 33,870 miles, where the tester flagged worn front brake pads on both sides and a rear offside pad below 1.5 mm with slight binding. The following day's retest at 33,872 miles passed cleanly, confirming the issue was rectified immediately. No further advisories or failures have appeared across the subsequent three annual tests, indicating consistent upkeep and no recurring mechanical concerns. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,642 miles per year. The record shows steady but modest accumulation: 26,577 miles in March 2023, 33,872 miles by February 2024, 40,921 miles in March 2025, and 41,779 miles in March 2026. The 2025-to-2026 interval added just 858 miles, suggesting the car may have seen reduced use or spent extended periods stationary in its most recent year. Sparse annual entries mean there is no granular service data between MOTs, but the consistent pass rate implies the owner has kept the vehicle in reasonable order. Prospective buyers should still inspect the braking system closely, given the 2024 failure flagged binding on the rear offside caliper. A sticking caliper can recur if not properly overhauled, so checking for uneven pad wear, disc scoring, and smooth piston retraction on that corner remains prudent. The low annual mileage also warrants attention to tyre age rather than tread depth; original or infrequently replaced tyres may show sidewall cracking or perishing even with legal tread. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for deterioration, as prolonged standing can cause rubber components to perish regardless of mileage. The exhaust system and underbody deserve a careful look for surface corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has spent time stationary or in damp conditions. Overall, the MOT record is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection focusing on these areas will confirm whether the low-mileage usage pattern has preserved or quietly degraded the car's mechanical condition.