2016 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · OV16 CCZ

A pattern of recurring front-tyre wear dominates the roadworthiness profile of this 2016 Honda Jazz, with every MOT since 2021 having flagged the front pair in some form, whether for being close to the legal limit, wearing on the inner edge, or now, at the most recent test on 3 September 2026, showing cracking and perishing across both nearside and offside sides. The September 2026 test was a pass, but the advisories indicate the tyres are nearing the end of their usable life and will require replacement shortly. Aside from the tyres and a 2021 nail-in-tyre advisory, the structure of the MOT record is otherwise unremarkable, with no advisories relating to corrosion, suspension components, brake pipes, or exhaust integrity, and the single failure in September 2021 concerned an insecure offside mirror and an ineffective nearside wiper, both of which are inexpensive rectifications. That earlier test also captured front brake pads wearing thin and inner-edge tyre wear consistent with possible wheel alignment deviation, neither of which has recurred as an advisory in the four tests since. Annual mileage of roughly 8,425 miles places this Jazz squarely in the middle of typical usage for its age, and the recorded mileages progress steadily through the MOT sequence without large gaps or sudden jumps, indicating continuous rather than intermittent use. Mechanically, this level of usage is consistent with moderate wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and battery, but it is not the sort of mileage that would normally be expected to produce structural corrosion or major component failures on a Honda Jazz of this generation. The absence of any advisories relating to underbody or subframe condition across ten recorded tests is a positive structural signal, although it does not constitute proof of internal corrosion. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priority is the front axle. The recurring inner-edge wear flagged in 2021 and the current cracking on both front tyres warrant close inspection of the wheel alignment, including checks for worn or perished suspension bushes, top mounts, and anti-roll bar drop links, all of which are common wear items that can induce uneven tyre contact. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and pay attention to any steering wander, pulling to one side, or vibration through the wheel, any of which could indicate worn suspension joints or alignment issues that would accelerate the rate at which the new tyres degrade. Given the 2021 advisory on front brake pad wear, a physical inspection of pad material thickness and disc condition on both axles is advisable, with attention to any judder under braking, which would suggest disc warping. Body integrity, lighting, wipers, and mirror fittings should also be verified, given that the September 2021 failure was triggered specifically by an insecure mirror and a wiper that was not clearing the screen effectively. Confirm that both door mirrors are securely mounted and that all wiper blades sweep the full swept area without smearing. Check the condition of the front windscreen for stone chips in the driver's line of sight, the operation of all exterior lights including the number plate illumination, and ensure the exhaust emits no excessive smoke or rattles on start-up from cold. Finally, a service history inspection covering brake fluid, coolant, and timing chain or belt replacement intervals is prudent given the vehicle's age and mileage, even though the MOT record itself does not speak to those maintenance items.