2009 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · MJ09 VDM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. In the most recent test on April 9, 2026, at 103,447 miles, the car passed after addressing several minor and moderate defects. While the immediate failure regarding the offside front tyre was resolved, the persistence of issues such as thin front brake pads and an insecure battery mount across multiple testing cycles suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they reach the point of an MOT failure. At 17 years old, the Honda Jazz shows 103,447 miles, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low-mileage profile is consistent with light city use, yet the data shows a significant stagnation in usage recently. Between April 2024 and April 2026, the vehicle covered only 1,336 miles. Such long periods of low use often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the reports of perishing and cracking rear tyres and hazy headlamp lenses noted in the recent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills and suspension mounting points. The 2025 failure flagged excessive corrosion on the offside rear suspension mounting area that significantly reduced structural strength, and although the 2026 test reclassified this as not excessive, the area remains an active rust issue that requires close monitoring. The presence of corrosion on the offside rear seat belt anchorage from 2024 further indicates a vulnerability to moisture. Mechanical attention is also required for the braking system and the state of the rear suspension components. The recurring mention of thin front brake pads in 2025 and 2026 indicates a lack of regular scheduled maintenance intervals. Given the reports of perished rear tyres, the buyer should check the age and condition of all tyres for sidewall cracking, regardless of tread depth, as the low mileage has not prevented the natural aging of the compound.