2014 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · LS14 BWM

The Honda Jazz presents as fundamentally roadworthy, with a MOT record showing consistent passes across all recorded tests. The maintenance trend is stable with a minor emerging concern. The most recent test in July 2025 at 69,855 miles recorded a single advisory for a light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorber. This is not a failure, but it indicates the early stages of a seal degradation. The preceding three years of testing, from July 2021 through August 2024, were entirely clean, suggesting a period of reliable upkeep that has only recently shown a minor suspension blemish. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2014 vehicle. The recorded 69,855 miles equates to an average of roughly 5,821 miles per year, well below the typical annual figure. The progression is steady and gradual, moving from 44,536 miles in July 2021 to 51,557 miles in July 2022, then 58,739 miles in July 2023, and 65,853 miles in August 2024. This indicates consistent, low-intensity use rather than long stationary periods. The final jump from August 2024 to July 2025 is just 4,002 miles, reinforcing the pattern of gentle, regular driving rather than high-mileage fleet use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking components. The July 2025 advisory for the offside rear shock absorber requires a close check for oil dampening loss and ride quality issues over uneven surfaces. The 2021 advisory for a worn and pitted nearside rear brake disc, while not a failure, points to a historical braking imbalance that warrants an inspection of the rear calipers for binding and the disc condition for scoring or lipping. The cracked nearside rear lamp lens noted in both 2021 and 2022 appears to have been repaired, but the light unit should be checked for water ingress and full function. Beyond the recorded advisories, the low mileage and age demand a careful check of structural integrity. Inspect the subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as short-journey use can accelerate underbody deterioration. The tyres and rubber bushes should be examined for perishing from age rather than wear. Overall, the record reflects a well-maintained vehicle with a minor suspension advisory to monitor, rather than any pattern of serious mechanical neglect.