2010 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · LB59 CWE

The defining mechanical story of this 2010 Honda Jazz is one of accumulating wear items rather than any singular structural or catastrophic failure, with the January 2026 test delivering a clean pass alongside only a single advisory concerning hazy headlamp lenses that are not yet seriously reducing light output. Looking back across the recorded history, however, the trend is mixed: two MOT failures have been logged in 2022 and 2024, both involving split nearside front outer CV joint boots on the drive shaft, a fault that has now appeared in successive tests and which warrants close scrutiny. Tyre-related defects have also appeared repeatedly, including a dangerous failure in 2022 for an offside front tyre with exposed ply or cords, plus multiple advisories for edge wear and perishing across the four-year window. Front brake disc wear advisories clustered in early 2023, affecting all four discs with pitting and scoring, suggesting the braking system was approaching a replacement threshold at that point. The absence of advisories in the 2025 test followed by only a minor headlamp note in 2026 suggests the recent period has been stable, but the earlier pattern of CV boots, brake discs, and tyre issues should not be overlooked. Recorded mileage of 102,193 miles across roughly sixteen years equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 6,387 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and is consistent with regular commuter or mixed-use driving. The test entries from 2022 through 2026 are spaced at almost exactly annual intervals, suggesting the vehicle has been in continuous use and presented for testing each year, with no prolonged off-road gaps that would raise concerns about seized components, stale brake fluid, or deteriorated rubber. The MOT test on 2026-01-05 confirmed the odometer reading as 102,193 miles. This continuous usage pattern is mechanically significant: it means consumables such as tyres, brake pads, discs, and suspension bushes have been worked consistently rather than allowed to degrade through standing, but it also means those items have accumulated wear commensurate with over 100,000 miles of road use, particularly on suspension and drivetrain components that are not captured directly in MOT inspection categories. Given the recurring CV joint boot split on the nearside front drive shaft, a prospective buyer should physically inspect the gaiter for any fresh grease contamination or cracking, as the same joint has failed twice within the recorded history. Listen on a test drive for any clicking or popping noises from the front end during full-lock turns, both in forward and reverse, which would indicate worn CV joints beyond what the boot condition alone reveals. The 2023 advisory cluster on all four brake discs warrants a road test to feel for any brake judder or pulsing through the pedal under firm application, which is the typical symptom of warped or unevenly worn discs, and the current pad and disc thickness should be measured directly as the vehicle approaches further mileage. Pay particular attention to the steering response: with over 100,000 miles covered, the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and bushes on a Jazz of this generation commonly develop play, producing clonking noises over speed humps or uneven surfaces and vague, wandering steering. The tyre history deserves careful attention, as the 2022 dangerous failure for exposed cords and the subsequent advisories for edge wear indicate the front alignment may be marginal. On a test drive, check for steering pull to one side under steady acceleration or braking, and visually inspect the inner and outer edges of all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, as this often points to worn suspension bushes or perished rear beam bushes, which are a known concern on this model. The 2024 minor registration plate lamp failure was electrical rather than mechanical, but any flickering or non-functioning bulbs on test should be replaced before presenting the car. Finally, verify that the headlamp lens haziness noted in 2026 has not progressed to the point of reducing light output, as MOT pass criteria here are strict, and ask for evidence of any recent work to the front brake discs and CV joints to confirm these recurring items have been properly resolved rather than merely passed at the inspection.