2017 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · LL17 UAB

The defining mechanical story of this 2017 Honda Jazz is a persistent and worsening rear brake issue, culminating in a dangerous failure at the most recent test on 22 April 2026. On that date the vehicle initially failed with an Offside Rear brake pad reading below 1.5 mm thick, a defect categorised as Dangerous, alongside advisories for worn front and rear brake discs and an illuminated Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light. The same vehicle subsequently passed an MOT later the same day with the dangerous defect presumably rectified, retaining only a minor advisory for a deteriorated rear registration plate. The history leading up to this point shows clear escalation: an Offside Rear brake binding advisory appeared in 2024, persisted into 2025 alongside an advisory that the rear brake pads were wearing thin, and culminated in the 2026 dangerous failure. This trajectory, where an advisory item worsens over consecutive tests until it becomes a failure, is a clear indicator that the rear braking system requires thorough inspection and likely component replacement beyond just the pads. Against a typical usage profile, the recorded mileage of 57,308 miles over nine years equates to approximately 6,368 miles annually, which is consistent with average driving patterns for a vehicle of this age. The MOT testing history shows annual tests from 2022 through 2026, with no extended gaps that would suggest a prolonged period off the road. However, the cumulative wear implied by the mileage, combined with the brake-related deterioration, points to consumable and mechanical components reaching the stage where replacement is expected. Tyre perishing and cracking advisories have appeared almost every year since 2022, affecting multiple positions across the vehicle, which suggests a pattern of ageing sidewall rubber that warrants close attention regardless of remaining tread depth. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is a detailed inspection of the rear braking system, particularly the Offside Rear caliper, slider pins, and handbrake mechanism, as the binding advisory recorded in 2024 and 2025 may indicate a sticking caliper rather than simple pad wear. A test drive should include firm pedal application from speed to check for pulling to one side, any judder through the pedal suggesting disc runout, and confirmation that the handbrake holds securely on an incline without excessive travel. The front discs were also flagged as worn at the last test, so pedal feel and any vibration under braking on the nearside should be monitored. Given the recurring TPMS warning light across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests, the system should be checked for faulty sensors or underlying tyre pressure loss rather than dismissed as a dashboard fault. Beyond braking, the recurring tyre cracking and perishing advisories across all four wheel positions over four consecutive tests indicate that the original or long-standing tyres have been subject to age-related rubber degradation. On inspection, sidewalls should be examined for visible cracking, particularly in the shoulder and tread groove areas, and tyre age should be confirmed. The Offside Rear bumper damage flagged as a Major failure in 2024 should be checked to ensure any repair has restored secure fitment and that no sharp edges remain. Finally, with the vehicle approaching nine years of age, a precautionary check of underbody components, including suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and brake pipe corrosion, would be prudent, as these areas commonly deteriorate on Jazz models of this generation but have not yet been recorded as advisory items.