2011 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · LG11 RZZ

The defining mechanical theme of this 2011 Honda Jazz is a brake system that has been flagged consistently across nearly every test since 2021, alongside a more serious failure in mid-2026 that included a dangerous tyre tread depth and failed rear shock absorbers. The most recent test on 4 June 2026 returned a pass, but it followed just six days after a failed examination where the nearside front tyre was measured below the legal 1.6mm limit and both rear shock absorbers were assessed as having negligible damping effect. A previous failure in March 2022 was linked to an electronic stability control warning lamp fault. Between those two failures, the 2023 and 2024 tests passed, with 2024 recording no defects at all. The pattern therefore shows intermittent regressions into significant safety defects rather than a sustained clean record, even though the vehicle has spent the majority of its MOT life passing. Against a fifteen-year vehicle age, the recorded mileage of 60,170 miles equates to roughly 4,011 miles per year, which is considerably below average annual accumulation for a car of this era. The recorded readings show progression from 2021 through to 2026 with no obvious extended gaps in testing, suggesting the vehicle has been in continuous use rather than laid up, though at a notably modest annual mileage. Lower annual mileage of this nature typically results in slower wear of major drivetrain components but can leave certain items vulnerable to age-related deterioration, particularly rubber components such as bushes, gaiters, and tyres, as well as brake discs that can corrode and pit through infrequent heavy use rather than wear through friction. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a thorough inspection of the rear brake discs, which have carried advisories for pitting and scoring at four separate tests spanning 2021 to 2026, indicating a condition that has not resolved itself. The front discs also drew advisories in 2021, 2022, and 2025, and front and rear pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2022 and 2023, suggesting the entire brake system is approaching or due for replacement of discs and pads together. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, as the major defect recorded against both rear shock absorbers in May 2026 is a significant concern requiring replacement before the vehicle can be considered roadworthy, and any residual vibration, excessive body roll, or continued instability through corners would suggest the repair has not resolved the damping issue. The tyres, particularly the offside front which was noted as cracked and perished in 2025, warrant close inspection for sidewall deterioration given the vehicle's age. Additional checks should focus on the steering and stability systems. The 2025 test recorded a damaged dust cover on the nearside front outer track rod end ball joint, and while it was classified as minor at that time, an uncovered ball joint can deteriorate rapidly and should be examined for play by hand with the wheel lifted. The 2022 failure related to an electronic stability control warning lamp, which on a Honda Jazz of this generation often relates to a faulty yaw sensor, ABS ring, or steering angle sensor, and any reoccurrence of the warning lamp on the dashboard during a test drive should be treated as grounds for further investigation. Finally, given the pattern of brake component advisories recurring year after year, it would be prudent to verify with the seller what rectification work, if any, has been carried out to the braking system and rear suspension since the most recent test.