2014 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · LR64 ODF

A clean five-year run of passes with zero recorded advisories or defects gives this Honda Jazz a strong roadworthiness profile, supported by its most recent PASS issued on 2025-08-12. Across every test since 2021 the vehicle has presented no component-level concerns to the examiner, with no brake, suspension, tyre, exhaust, corrosion, or lighting issues flagged. The complete absence of advisories over such a long span is unusual for a twelve-year-old car and indicates that the components traditionally called out for wear on Jazz models of this generation namely the rear brake drums, front brake discs and pads, suspension bushes, and anti-roll bar links have not deteriorated to a point worthy of examiner comment. There is also no recorded history of any structural corrosion, fluid leaks, exhaust integrity issues, or steering component wear, which collectively suggests the shell and mechanical underpinnings remain in sound condition. Recorded mileage of 25,668 against a 2014 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 2,139 miles, which is well below the typical usage rate for a car of this age and class. With MOT tests recorded annually back to 2021 and an unbroken testing history, there is no evidence of the vehicle being laid up off the road for extended periods, yet the mileage pattern suggests predominantly short, low-load journeys rather than sustained motorway use. Mechanically, this means the engine, transmission, and clutch have experienced limited thermal cycling under load, while the braking system and suspension have accumulated proportionally less wear than a higher-mileage equivalent. However, the trade-off with such low annual mileage is that items sensitive to infrequent use can deteriorate differently than on a regularly driven car, and this should inform the inspection approach. Given the clean advisory record, there are no specific previously flagged components to re-examine, but a buyer should still focus test-drive attention on the areas that historically affect Mk2 and early Mk3 Jazz models of this age. On the move, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn front wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links. Listen also for any rear suspension creaks or a feeling of vagueness over bumps, as rear shock absorber mounting bushes can degrade with age even without obvious MOT advisories. Steering should feel precise with no pulling, knocking, or excess play at the wheel, and any wandering or vagueness would warrant closer inspection of the front suspension arms and ball joints. Brake pedal feel deserves particular attention given the low annual mileage, as light use can lead to uneven brake disc corrosion or sticking caliper slide pins. The pedal should feel firm with no excessive travel, and there should be no vibration or judder under sustained braking that might suggest disc lipping or run-out. On the test drive, check that the car pulls away cleanly in first gear with no clutch slip, judder, or roughness, and that the transmission selects all gears smoothly without a notch or crunch on the gearchange. Finally, given the predominantly low-mileage urban use pattern, it is worth confirming that the cooling system, including the radiator, hoses, and thermostat, has been properly exercised and that there is no evidence of coolant leak residue around the engine bay, as prolonged short-trip use can leave such systems under-tested thermally.