2014 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · DU64 SVG

The 2014 Honda Jazz presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 September 2025 at 61,446 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear step forward from the preceding two years, where advisories for perished rear tyres appeared in both 2022 and 2023. The absence of any flagged items in the most recent test suggests the current keeper has addressed those rubber deterioration issues and kept the vehicle in sound mechanical order. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of gentle use. Covering roughly 5,120 miles per year over twelve years, the Jazz has led a light-duty life. The annual test-to-mileage progression is steady: 29,721 miles in September 2021, 37,975 in 2022, 45,359 in 2023, 53,192 in 2024, and 61,446 in 2025, showing no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps. This gradual accumulation points to regular, short-journey motoring rather than long periods of dormancy, which is a positive indicator for engine and drivetrain health. The recurring advisory theme across the 2022 and 2023 tests was perishing and cracking on both rear tyres, a condition typical of a vehicle that sees infrequent use or prolonged static parking. While the 2025 clean bill of health confirms replacement has taken place, a buyer should still inspect the current tyre date codes and sidewalls carefully. Rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth, and a low-mileage car can harbour six-year-old tyres that look fine but are structurally compromised. Beyond tyres, the clean recent record gives no cause for concern on brakes, suspension, or structural corrosion, but a physical inspection remains essential. Check the underside for surface rust on suspension mounting points and subframes, examine the condition of all brake discs and pads for uneven wear from light use, and verify that the exhaust system is free of corrosion. Low-mileage vehicles can suffer from moisture accumulation in the exhaust and infrequent lubrication of mechanical linkages, so a thorough test drive over varied surfaces is advisable before purchase.