2012 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · GV12 GWN

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, with the most recent test in October 2025 at 57,297 miles passing with no recorded defects. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in the previous year were successfully rectified. However, the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The 2024 failure shows that critical components, specifically the rear braking system and front tyres, were allowed to reach legal limits before being addressed during the inspection. The failure in October 2024 at 51,223 miles highlights a significant lapse in attention to consumable wear. The tester flagged both the nearside and offside front tyres for being below the legal minimum tread depth limit, while the rear brake pads were worn to the 1.5mm threshold alongside brake discs that were heavily pitted and scored. These findings suggest the previous owner neglected basic service intervals until the MOT test forced action. The fact that the vehicle passed the re-test and the subsequent 2025 test without advisories suggests parts were replaced, but the underlying trend of waiting for failure remains a concern. At 14 years old, the Honda Jazz has a low average of approximately 4,100 miles per annum. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to accelerated corrosion of rubber components and brake seizing. The 2022 test record noted a long handbrake travel and thin front brake pads, which are common in low-use vehicles that sit for extended periods. A buyer should inspect the chassis for structural corrosion and check the condition of the suspension bushes, as low-mileage cars often suffer from dry rot despite the low odometer reading.