2015 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · N1 DSN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a decline in proactive care following years of clean records. The most recent test in October 2025 at 28,603 miles passed only after a significant failure just eight miles prior. This failure revealed multiple critical issues including four perished and worn tyres, imbalanced front brakes, and structural corrosion. While the car passed the re-test, the transition from a defect-free record to a major failure suggests that basic maintenance was neglected until components reached a breaking point. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between September 2024 and October 2025, where the car covered only 2,884 miles in thirteen months. This low-frequency use explains the presence of perished rubber and cracked tyres noted in the 2024 and 2025 records. When a vehicle sits for long periods, brake components often suffer from surface corrosion and seizing, while rubber bushes and tyre sidew degrade due to age rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The tester flagged pitted and scored rear brake discs and imbalanced front brakes in 2025, which indicates the calipers may be sticking due to lack of use. The recorded corrosion on the rear suspension arm of the dead axle requires close monitoring; although not yet a failure point, rust on low-mileage cars can accelerate if left untreated. Additionally, the swollen swivel pin bushes noted in 2024 suggest that the suspension geometry is nearing the end of its functional life, which could affect handling and cause uneven tyre wear if not replaced soon.