2009 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · ML59 XPW

A pattern of structural corrosion at the rear suspension mounting points and recurring brake and tyre wear advisories define the mechanical outlook for this 2009 Honda Jazz. The most recent test on 2025-11-26 returned a pass with three advisories noting nearside front tyre wear close to the legal limit, and both front and rear brake pads wearing thin, but only eight days earlier the vehicle had failed outright on Major defects for excessively corroded rear suspension component mounting areas on both the nearside and offside sills, which significantly reduced structural strength. A windscreen washer defect was also recorded at that same failed test, alongside advisories for perished front tyres. These Major entries are the most serious items on the file, indicating that the bodywork in the rear suspension prescribed areas has deteriorated to a point requiring repair, not merely monitoring. Across the wider MOT history the record shows a recurring trend: brake pad advisories appear in 2021, 2025, and at the recent failed test, outer tyre edge wear was flagged in 2024 and 2025, and front track rod end dust cover deterioration has been recorded twice on both sides in 2022 and 2024. Combined with an advisory for general underbody corrosion in 2024, the picture is one of gradual but persistent component wear and corrosion rather than a clean roadworthiness history. The recorded mileage of 64,034 miles across roughly 17 years equates to an average of around 3,767 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. There are no obvious extended gaps in the annual testing pattern shown, but the low annual accumulation suggests either short local use or intermittent standing periods. Lower mileage vehicles typically experience less wear on major drivetrain components such as the engine and gearbox internals, but the recorded advisories demonstrate that age-related deterioration of tyres, brakes, steering gaiters, and bodywork corrosion still progresses regardless of mileage. The persistence of identical advisories across multiple years, particularly the brake pad items recurring at four-year intervals, indicates that consumable replacements flagged as advisories have not necessarily been actioned between tests, leaving wear items to return repeatedly to the inspection record. A prospective buyer should treat the two Major corrosion defects on the rear suspension mounting points as the central mechanical concern and arrange a physical inspection of both inner sills and the rear axle mounting areas, ideally with the vehicle raised, to assess whether professional welding or reinforcement has been carried out since the November 2025 test. On a road test, listen for any clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate that the corroded mountings are allowing component movement, and check for uneven tyre wear on the rear wheels which can result from compromised suspension geometry. The brake system requires immediate attention given that advisories on all four corners were issued within the last year; expect to budget for replacement of front and rear pads and possibly discs, and on a test drive feel for any pulling to one side under braking or a spongy pedal that might suggest corroded brake lines or seized caliper sliders, the latter being common on low-mileage vehicles that have seen limited use. Given the recurring front track rod end dust cover advisories from 2022 and 2024, pay close attention to steering response on the test drive: any knocking, rattle, or looseness when turning at low speed, or uneven front tyre wear particularly on the outer edges, could indicate that the dust covers have now failed completely allowing dirt ingress and accelerated joint wear. Inspect both front tyres for the close-to-legal-limit wear and cracking previously flagged, as tyres of this age will harden and lose grip regardless of tread depth. Finally, carry out a thorough underbody examination or arrange a borescope check of the sill areas given the underbody corrosion advisory in 2024 and the structural corrosion failure on the rear suspension mounts, as corrosion of this nature on a Honda Jazz of this vintage can spread along load-bearing sections and into the rear wheel arches, floor pan, and subframe mounting points, all of which would significantly affect the vehicle's long-term structural integrity and future MOT prospects.