2002 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · EA02 APF

The most recent MOT on 2026‑02‑18 at 125 887 miles passed with no recorded defects, confirming the vehicle’s current roadworthiness. The history shows a clear shift from multiple failures and advisories in 2022‑2023 to a clean test in 2026, indicating an improving maintenance trend despite earlier neglect. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 24‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 5 245 miles per year. The MOT entries are spaced annually from 2015 through 2026, with the last test only five months before the present date. This low annual mileage suggests the Jazz has been used lightly or stored for extended periods, reducing typical wear on high‑stress components. Recurring faults centre on suspension and braking systems. The September 2023 test at 92 924 miles flagged worn front suspension bushes, a separating rear wishbone bush, edge‑worn front tyres, thin brake pads, a rough rear wheel bearing and non‑functional stop lamps. Similar suspension wear appeared in the February 2022 failure, while tyre edge wear and brake‑pad thinning persisted across several tests. Stop‑lamp malfunctions and a cracked windscreen have been noted intermittently, as have wiper‑blade splits and registration‑plate backing separation. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension strut mounts and wishbone bushes for excessive play or cracking, check tyre tread depth and edge wear, test brake pedal feel and pad condition, verify both stop lamps illuminate correctly, examine wheel bearings for roughness, assess the windscreen for cracks, and ensure wiper blades are intact and the registration‑plate mounting is secure. These checks will confirm whether the improving trend has addressed the earlier structural and mechanical issues.