2009 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · NV09 EBA

The 2009 Honda Jazz remains roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 28 May 2026 at 68,432 miles, though the maintenance picture is mixed. The car has passed each of the last four tests on the first attempt after a failure on 12 May 2025, suggesting the owner addresses obvious failures before retest. However, the recurrence of corrosion-related advisories and the fresh flag for a binding offside rear service brake indicate underlying wear that is being managed rather than resolved. The trend is broadly stable, with no escalating structural failures, but the binding caliper is a new development that warrants attention. At roughly 4,025 miles per year over 17 years, this is a notably low-mileage Jazz. The annual increments are consistent, with the car covering 1,670 miles between May 2025 and May 2026 and 2,167 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, showing no sudden spikes or suspicious gaps. The mileage pattern supports the low recorded figure and suggests the car has seen regular but light use rather than prolonged standing, which is favourable for mechanical components but does not eliminate age-related deterioration. The underside corrosion theme is persistent. The 2024 failure flagged excessively corroded rear sill ends and outer sills on both sides, significantly reducing structural strength, yet the May 2025 and May 2026 passes describe the same underside corrosion as not excessive. This implies localised welding repairs were carried out, confirmed by the May 2026 advisory noting previous welding to both rear sill ends. A buyer should inspect these repaired sill ends closely for fresh rust, poor-quality plating, or thin filler, and check whether the inner sill mounts remain sound. The binding offside rear caliper flagged in May 2026 could stem from a seized slide pin or a deteriorating flexible hose, despite all four brake hose ferrules having been excessively corroded in the 2024 failure. A road test should confirm the handbrake releases fully and the car does not pull under braking. Tyre condition has been a recurring minor concern, with cracking or perishing noted on all four tyres in the 2024 tests and again on the offside rear in May 2026. This pattern suggests the owner replaces tyres reactively rather than proactively, and a buyer should budget for a full set if the sidewalls show age-related cracking regardless of remaining tread depth. Headlamp lenses were flagged as slightly defective in 2024, likely causing haziness that may reduce night-time beam intensity. The rear number plate deterioration noted in May 2026 is cosmetic but should be replaced to avoid future failure. Overall, the car appears mechanically sound for its age, but the corrosion repairs and binding rear brake demand a thorough underside inspection before purchase.