2012 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · DG12 RXT

The 2012 Honda Jazz presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 22 September 2025 at 157,558 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet extends a consistent pattern of defect-free testing stretching back through the 2024, 2023, and 2022 checks. The maintenance trend is firmly stable, with no recurring faults, no advisories, and no evidence of worsening mechanical or structural deterioration across the documented history. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the September 2022 test at 131,635 miles and the October 2024 test at 156,353 miles, the Jazz covered roughly 24,700 miles in two years, averaging around 12,350 miles annually. The jump from October 2024 to September 2025 shows only 1,205 miles added in nearly eleven months, suggesting the car has seen very light use recently or may have spent extended periods stationary. The 2024 test record contains an anomaly: a failed test on 3 October 2024 and a passed retest on 5 October 2024, both at the identical mileage of 156,353 miles. No defects are listed for either entry, which is unusual and may indicate an administrative or procedural matter rather than a mechanical failure. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. At nearly 158,000 miles, consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes are well within expected wear windows regardless of test outcomes. The underbody and sills should be examined for corrosion, particularly around the rear arches and subframe mounting points, which are known weak points on older Jazz models. The exhaust system, including the catalytic converter and mounting rubbers, warrants close inspection given the vehicle's age. A test drive should focus on gearbox smoothness, clutch bite point, and any unusual suspension knocks that a static check might miss.