2004 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · DV04 HKL

The 2004 Honda Jazz presents a broadly stable maintenance profile, having passed its most recent MOT on 6 October 2025 at 46,492 miles. That test flagged worn front and rear brake discs, a nearside front tyre close to the legal limit, and a corroded, slightly damaged offside rear shock absorber casing. None of these items constituted a failure, yet the pattern of recurring suspension advisories suggests the front damping and mounting components have been a persistent weak point across multiple test cycles rather than a sudden deterioration. The mileage progression tells a story of very light use. Between the October 2021 test at 36,557 miles and the October 2025 test at 46,492 miles, the car covered just 9,935 miles over four years, averaging roughly 2,484 miles annually. The increments between successive MOTs are consistent: 2,353 miles between 2021 and 2022, 1,874 between 2022 and 2023, 2,811 between 2023 and 2024, and 2,897 between 2024 and 2025. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation, indicating the vehicle has been used sparingly but regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods. The most notable recurring theme in the record is front suspension wear. Macpherson strut pin or bush wear appeared on the nearside in both September 2023 and October 2024, with the offside also flagged in October 2021. Shock absorber top mounting bush wear was noted on the nearside front in September 2022. These advisories point to gradual degradation of the front strut top mounts and bushes, a common wear item on this platform. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension inspected on a ramp, specifically checking for play in the top mounts, deterioration of the bump stops, and any knocking or uneven tyre wear that would confirm the issue has progressed beyond advisory level. Brake-related advisories have also appeared consistently. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in October 2024, and both front and rear discs were noted as worn in October 2025. Combined with the corroded offside rear shock absorber casing, this suggests the car may have been exposed to moisture or road salt without thorough underbody protection. A hands-on inspection should include measuring disc thickness against manufacturer minimums, checking the condition of the rear shock absorber body for structural corrosion, and examining the underside for any wider rust-through that could compromise mounting points. The tyre wear advisories across multiple years indicate possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that have not been permanently resolved.