2013 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · DN62 TWV

The 2013 Honda Jazz presents a stable and improving maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 21 January 2026 at 83,612 miles, where it passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet is a significant step up from the preceding tests. The 2025 test history shows the vehicle was rectified effectively after a failure for a non-functioning nearside front position lamp, and the tester also noted persistent but non-excessive rear brake binding alongside worn and pitted rear brake discs on both sides. The fact that these braking issues did not reappear as failures in 2026 suggests the rear braking system received attention, likely involving caliper service or replacement and new discs. The recurring fitment of under-trays obstructing the view of components is a standard factory feature on this model and not a defect, though it does limit what the tester can inspect underneath. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,400 miles per year, which is typical for a petrol Jazz of this age and indicates consistent daily use rather than prolonged standing. The record shows a steady progression from 67,375 miles in January 2024 to 75,600 miles in January 2025, representing an 8,225-mile annual jump, before climbing a further 8,012 miles to the current 83,612 miles by January 2026. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer, and the annual increments are evenly spaced, pointing to regular commuting rather than sporadic long-distance trips. Despite the clean 2026 result, a buyer should still inspect the rear braking components in person. The 2025 advisory on worn and pitted rear discs combined with binding calipers raises the question of whether the discs were merely dressed or fully replaced, and whether the caliper slides and pistons were properly serviced. A road test should focus on any pulling under braking, uneven braking effort, or a handbrake that holds on an incline. The tyre wear pattern flagged in January 2024, with both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edge, hints at possible tracking or suspension bush wear that may have been addressed but warrants a close visual check of the inner tyre sidewalls and front suspension geometry. Underneath, the tester's restricted view due to factory shields means any structural corrosion on the subframes, sills, or brake lines cannot be fully ruled out from the paperwork alone, so a physical inspection on a ramp is strongly recommended before purchase.