2003 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · MK53 YTA
2003 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 73,587 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK53 YTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2026
- 73,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK53 YTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Honda Jazz (MK53 YTA) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MK53 YTA Mileage History
- 15/09/202366,007 mi
- 15/09/202366,007 mi
- 12/09/202468,370 mi+2,363 mi
- 15/09/202571,008 mi+2,638 mi
- 08/09/202673,587 mi+2,579 mi
Average of roughly 2,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Jazz Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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