2005 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · HN55 BYB

The vehicle remains roadworthy but shows a clear and worsening trend of structural degradation in the rear chassis. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 147,752 miles passed, the tester noted advancing corrosion on the nearside and offside rear suspension mounting areas. This corrosion has progressed from being described as an excessive inner sill in 2024 to a potentially excessive sill area in 2025, indicating that the rust is actively moving through the structural metal of the vehicle. At 147,752 miles, the Honda Jazz has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent and typical for a 21-year-old car. The record shows steady usage patterns, with roughly 6,500 miles covered between September 2023 and September 2024, and another 6,800 miles followed by September 2025. This consistent mileage suggests the car is used regularly, which generally helps prevent mechanical seizing but does not stop the environmental oxidation seen in the chassis. A buyer must focus heavily on the rear structural integrity to ensure the corrosion at the suspension mounting points has not reached a point of requiring expensive welding repairs. The history reveals recurring issues with the braking system, specifically heavily corroded brake pipes noted in 2023 and a parking brake efficiency failure in 2024. Any physical inspection should verify the brake lines for thinning and ensure that the corroded pipes have been replaced rather than merely cleaned with grease. Furthermore, the history of perishing tyres and deteriorated CV boots suggests that rubber-based components are only replaced when they fail inspection.