2007 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · DA56 OSC

The most recent test on 21 March 2024 at 97,201 miles returned a FAIL with no defects recorded by the tester. This is an anomalous outcome that points to an administrative or presentational error in the MOT entry rather than a confirmed mechanical fault. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly at 91,984 miles on 17 January 2023 and at 85,343 miles on 21 January 2022. The maintenance trend across the available record shows no escalating faults and no advisories logged, so the documented history reads as stable rather than worsening. The Jazz has covered roughly 5,116 miles per year across its 19 years, a low annual figure for a 2007 supermini. Between the January 2022 and January 2023 tests it added 6,641 miles, then only 5,217 miles to the March 2024 failure at 97,201 miles. Such low use often means long standing periods, which can allow corrosion to take hold on sills, subframes, and brake components even when the test sheet stays clean. The sparse record gives little insight into owner care beyond the fact that no worn tyres, failed lights, or suspension bushes were flagged in the three entries supplied. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection before purchase. The 2024 FAIL with no listed defect demands clarification from DVSA or the testing station, as the car cannot be assumed roadworthy on that entry alone. Given the age and low mileage, the tester should check for structural rust on the chassis legs and rear suspension mounts, assess brake discs and calipers for seizure after likely idle spells, and verify the exhaust emissions and tyre condition match the clean MOT claims. Previous keepers appear to have presented the car for annual testing on schedule, yet the unexplained 2024 failure leaves a question mark over its current legal status. Treat the documented passes as a reasonable baseline, but do not rely on them until the failed test is resolved and a fresh certificate issued.