2006 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · MV06 SEY

The 2006 Honda Jazz passed its most recent MOT on 18 February 2026 at 94,628 miles, just over four months ago, so the certificate is still well within date. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but not fully resolving. The tester flagged a worn offside front Macpherson strut pin or bush and noted surface corrosion to underside components, both minor pass items. Comparing this with the March 2025 test at 89,037 miles, the same car failed the day before on a damaged nearside front brake hose, corroded rear coil springs, corroded brake pipes, and a corroded rear sub-frame, then passed the following day after repairs. That pattern suggests the previous owner addressed immediate failures but left underlying corrosion and wear to accumulate rather than carrying out a thorough, preventative refresh. The mileage profile is low for a 20-year-old Jazz, averaging roughly 4,731 miles per year. The record shows 78,407 miles in March 2023, 82,302 miles in February 2024, 89,037 miles in March 2025, and 94,628 miles in February 2026, indicating a gradual increase in annual use from about 3,900 miles to about 5,600 miles over the last three years. There are no glaring gaps or sudden jumps, but the car has clearly spent periods standing, which helps explain the recurring corrosion on brake pipes, coil springs, sub-frame, and inner sill rather than heavy mechanical wear. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the underside and braking system. The repeated advisories on corroded rear and front brake pipes, especially where covered in grease or other material, warrant close examination for pitting, flaking, or hidden deterioration that could compromise hydraulic integrity under pressure. The rear sub-frame and inner sill corrosion noted in 2024 and 2025 should be probed with a sharp tool to confirm whether surface rust has progressed to structural thinning. Suspension wear is also persistent: Macpherson strut top mounts and bushes have been flagged repeatedly on both sides, along with anti-roll bar linkage play, so listen for clunks over rough surfaces and check for uneven tyre wear. The coil spring corrosion appearing in multiple tests raises a concern about long-term spring condition and ride height symmetry. Have the springs inspected for section loss, cracking, or sag, particularly at the lower coils where moisture sits. The parking brake efficiency warning in 2024 and the binding or adjustment issues implied by earlier brake work suggest the handbrake system may need fresh adjustment or new cables. While the engine appears mechanically sound, the minor oil leak noted in 2025 should be traced to its source, whether that is a rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing, or crankshaft seal, and checked for fresh residue around the block and gearbox.