2012 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · OV12 GZA
2012 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 173,286 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OV12 GZA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 173,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV12 GZA 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 2012 Honda Jazz (OV12 GZA) between June 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”.
OV12 GZA Mileage History
- 08/06/2024167,851 mi
- 11/06/2024167,852 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/2025169,214 mi+1,362 mi
- 10/10/2026173,286 mi+4,072 mi
- 10/10/2026173,286 mi
Average of roughly 2,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Jazz Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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