2005 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · DA54 OXH

The Honda Jazz presents a broadly roadworthy status as of the most recent test on 23 March 2026 at 100,767 miles, where the examiner passed the vehicle with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend appears stable across the five-year record, with passes on 20 March 2023, 20 March 2025 and 23 March 2026 each showing clean sheets. The single anomaly occurred on 25 March 2024 when the same mileage of 96,128 returned a failure yet listed no defects, a contradiction that prevents a wholly unqualified clean bill. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a 2005 registration. The odometer advanced from 94,362 at the 20 March 2023 test to 96,128 by 25 March 2024, then 98,554 on 20 March 2025 and 100,767 on 23 March 2026. Annual increments of roughly 1,800 to 2,400 miles sit below the 4,800 average implied by total distance, indicating gentle yearly running rather than sustained mileage. The record shows continuous annual testing with no gaps, though sparse defect data limits insight into consumable turnover. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT summaries may omit. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or structural corrosion, but a 21-year-old chassis demands scrutiny for perished rubber, binding calipers after prolonged standing, and rust at sills or subframes. The unexplained March 2024 failure warrants a check of DVSA failure documentation, as non-itemised faults can mask historical brake or exhaust emissions problems. Absent advisories across four passes suggest previous keepers addressed issues pre-test or maintained the car fastidiously. The no-defect failure hints at possible lapsed paperwork rather than mechanical neglect, yet the low mileage implies periods of storage that accelerate rubber degradation and brake seizing.