2021 Honda Jazz EX I-MMD CVT 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · FN21 CVC

A clean pass at the most recent test on 17 August 2026 leaves a broadly favourable roadworthiness picture for this 2021 Honda Jazz, although two minor advisories worth scrutiny were recorded on that occasion. The first flagged an offside washer jet delivering weak output, which while not a fail is a small indicator that the washer system warrants a function check prior to purchase. The more mechanically significant note concerned the offside rear service brake fluctuating but not excessively under the 1.2.1 (e) advisory category. This is a classic early indicator of either a binding or partially seizing rear caliper, uneven brake pad wear, or a slightly warped rear brake disc, and it should be monitored carefully given that the Jazz uses rear drum brakes on most variants which can suffer from sticky wheel cylinders or corroded adjuster mechanisms. The earlier test on 28 August 2025 recorded a nearside rear outer tyre with sidewall damage or perishing, again an advisory rather than a fail but a reminder that rubber condition deserves close physical inspection on any used example. The single failure in the recorded MOT history came on 6 February 2024 due to a nearside front outer tyre with a sidewall cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords, which is a standard dangerous defect and was rectified before a same-day pass was issued. With five MOT tests recorded against a current odometer reading of 44,864 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 8,973 miles annually over its five-year life, which is broadly typical for a small hybrid hatchback of this type and places it firmly in the average-use bracket. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent with regular commuting rather than any unusual spikes or extended periods of standing, meaning the wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres and suspension components is likely to be proportionate to the distance covered rather than accelerated by infrequent use. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record that would suggest long-term storage, so concerns around seized brakes, deteriorated rubber seals or stale fluids associated with laid-up vehicles do not apply here. The hybrid i-MMD powertrain in particular benefits from regular use to keep the high-voltage battery conditioned and the petrol engine's oil circulated, so this consistent usage pattern is mechanically appropriate for the drivetrain. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priorities on inspection should centre on the items previously flagged. The offside rear brake fluctuation advisory means a test drive should include firm, repeated pedal applications from moderate speed, paying close attention to any pulling to one side, a pulsing sensation through the pedal, or any graunching or dragging noise from the rear wheels after the brakes have been released, which would indicate a binding caliper or stuck drum brake adjuster. A visual check behind the wheel for uneven pad wear, heat discolouration on the disc or a wet appearance around the rear hub from a leaking wheel cylinder is also worthwhile. The earlier nearside rear tyre perishing advisory suggests inspecting all four tyres for sidewall cracking, checking the DOT date codes to confirm they are within a sensible age bracket, and confirming that replacements fitted since the advisory are of matching specification. A thorough inspection of the nearside front tyre area, where the dangerous cut was previously recorded, should also confirm no residual damage to the wheel rim. Beyond the advisory items, the overall test record demonstrates that the structural, suspension, exhaust and lighting components have passed without recurrence over consecutive tests, which is reassuring for a five-year-old vehicle. A test drive should nevertheless include passing over uneven road surfaces at low speed to listen for knocking from the front suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links or top mounts, as these are common wear items on a car of this age and mileage. The steering should be checked for any clonking or vagueness through full lock, and the hybrid system should be observed transitioning smoothly between electric and petrol drive without warning lights on the dashboard. Finally, given the consistent usage pattern, a service history stamp verification and a check of fluid levels and condition under the bonnet would complete a sensible pre-purchase evaluation, while confirming that the advisory items noted above have been either rectified or at least monitored since they were recorded.