2016 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · HF66 OHL

A chronic pattern of tyre wear and perishing advisories defines the mechanical story of this 2016 Honda Jazz, appearing across two separate tests and spanning both axles. At the 2021-12-07 examination, all four tyres were flagged, with both front items recorded as worn close to the legal limit on their edges and perished, while the rear pair were noted as starting to perish. By the 2024-12-10 test, the issue had shifted but not disappeared, as the front pair were again recorded as low on their inner edges. Combined with a 2023 advisory noting an offside front service brake binding slightly, the record suggests a vehicle that is not only consuming tyres faster than a typical urban runabout but also exhibiting early signs of caliper or slider stiction. The most recent test on 2025-11-19 passed with no defects recorded, which interrupts the advisory pattern, though the underlying chassis and braking geometry that produced the inner-edge wear and binding brake remain relevant to a prospective buyer. Against an age of roughly ten years, the recorded mileage of 63,969 miles equates to an average accumulation of approximately 6,400 miles annually, placing this Jazz squarely in typical usage territory for its class and era. Testing frequency has been consistent, with annual examinations recorded between 2019 and 2025, including two passes within the same calendar year of 2020, indicating continuous road use rather than any extended period of standing. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history that would suggest long-term storage, and no recorded failures across the entire eight-test sequence, meaning the vehicle has not required remedial work to achieve a pass at any point. This steady, uninterrupted usage profile is mechanically favourable in that components such as the brake system, seals, and battery have remained in regular service, though it also means wear items have been accumulating at a predictable rate without any long idle periods to confound the wear pattern. For a prospective buyer, the front-end geometry and brake caliper condition should be the primary focus of any physical inspection, as the advisories point to recurring issues in this area. On a test drive, listen for any metallic scraping or slight pulling under light braking that could indicate the binding near-side front caliper noted in 2023 has progressed, and feel for any vibration or pull through the steering wheel which would be consistent with the inner-edge tyre wear recorded in 2024. Check the discs and pads for uneven deposition, particularly any lipping on the inner edge of the offside front disc, and verify that the caliper slides freely without requiring a hand to push it back. A careful inspection of all four tyres for cracking in the sidewall grooves and tread blocks is also warranted given the 2021 perishing advisories, as perished rubber compromises grip even when tread depth remains adequate. Underneath the vehicle, the undertray advisory from 2022-11-29 means that certain components were obscured from the examiner's view at that test, and this should prompt a buyer to either request the undertrays be removed for a thorough inspection or to use an inspection ramp to verify the condition of the exhaust, subframe, and lower suspension arms directly. Pay particular attention to the rear brake shoes and handbrake mechanism, as these are commonly overlooked service items on Jazz models of this generation, and listen for any clonks from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces. Given the consistent annual mileage and lack of any recorded structural or corrosion advisories, the chassis and bodywork are unlikely to present significant concerns, but a walkaround looking for any scuffing on the bumpers and a check of the windscreen for any stone chips that could develop into the crack pattern noted as advisory in 2023 would complete a sensible pre-purchase evaluation.