2014 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · KU14 FXT

The 2014 Honda Jazz presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 6 June 2025 at 64,746 miles with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has moved from a minor failure in June 2022 to consecutive clean passes, indicating that previous rectification work has held up well. No recurring mechanical or structural faults have reappeared since the 2022 failure, which is a positive sign for ongoing reliability. The annual mileage accumulation of roughly 5,396 miles per year is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The record shows a significant jump of 14,854 miles between the June 2023 test at 38,991 miles and the June 2024 test at 53,845 miles, suggesting a change in ownership or usage pattern during that period. Since then, the car has covered just 10,901 miles in the following twelve months, returning to a gentler pace. Such low overall mileage typically reduces wear on drivetrain and suspension components but can introduce its own concerns, including deteriorated rubber bushes, dried seals, and brake corrosion from prolonged standing. The 2022 failure flagged an offside headlamp aim issue and degraded anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers, both of which were evidently rectified before the same-day retest passed. Buyers should still inspect the front suspension closely, particularly the anti-roll bar links and lower arm bushes, as these components are prone to wear even on low-mileage cars that spend time stationary. Check the condition of the offside headlamp lens for any haze or moisture ingress that could affect beam alignment over time. The June 2024 advisory for windscreen scratches and damage not affecting the driver's view remains a minor cosmetic concern, but it is worth verifying whether the screen has since been replaced or if the damage has propagated. Given the clean 2025 result, the overall mechanical condition appears sound. A thorough inspection of brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, tyre age and condition, and exhaust system integrity would be prudent before purchase, as low-mileage vehicles can develop hidden deterioration that MOT intervals alone may not reveal.