2002 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · NJ52 JZP
2002 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 102,062 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ52 JZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 102,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ52 JZP 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 2002 Honda Jazz (NJ52 JZP) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury under body hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Unde”.
NJ52 JZP Mileage History
- 12/03/202276,639 mi
- 27/09/202378,640 mi+2,001 mi
- 19/10/202378,642 mi+2 mi
- 12/10/202492,345 mi+13,703 mi
- 15/10/2025102,062 mi+9,717 mi
Average of roughly 7,071 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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