2005 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · PE55 LXG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent failure to address underlying corrosion issues. The most recent test in July 2025 at 29,026 miles saw the car pass despite a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease. This specific defect appeared in three consecutive tests dating back to 2023 and 2024, indicating that the previous owner opted for reactive repairs to pass the inspection rather than a comprehensive replacement of the affected components. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 29,026 miles is exceptionally low, averaging only 1,382 miles per year. This low usage suggests the vehicle has spent long periods stationary, which aligns with the types of degradation seen in the record. The gap of 621 miles between the July 2024 and July 2025 tests confirms this low-use pattern, which explains the perishing tyres noted in July 2023, as rubber components fail due to age cracking regardless of tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to determine if the corrosion on the offside rear pipe has progressed beyond surface-level oxidation. The presence of grease on the pipe is a common tactic to mask structural decay from the tester, so the integrity of the metal lines and unions is critical. Furthermore, check all tyres for sidewall cracking and bulging, as the low-mileage history often hides internal dry rot that compromises the structural integrity of the tyre despite deep tread levels.