2018 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · PL18 HHO

The Honda Jazz presents a broadly stable mechanical picture, with the most recent MOT conducted on 27 January 2026 at 46,026 miles resulting in a pass. That said, the tester flagged a nearside front service brake binding, albeit not excessively, along with nearside rear brake pads wearing thin and advisories on both rear tyres for cracking, perishing, and a cut. These are not immediate failures, but they point to a maintenance trend that has shifted from the clean bills of health seen in 2023 and early 2024 toward emerging wear items that a buyer should monitor closely. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,753 miles per year. Between the April 2023 test at 39,345 miles and the February 2024 retest at 40,355 miles, only about 1,010 miles were covered in nearly ten months, suggesting a period of very light use or possible standing. The jump from 40,355 miles in February 2024 to 43,026 miles by January 2025 represents approximately 2,671 miles in eleven months, and then a further 3,000 miles were added in the twelve months leading to the January 2026 test. This pattern indicates the car has been used more consistently in recent years after a quieter spell, which is generally positive for keeping mechanical components exercised rather than seized. The recurring theme across the MOT record is rear brake wear, flagged in both the January 2025 and January 2026 tests, combined with a binding front caliper noted most recently. A prospective buyer should have the rear brake pads and discs measured for remaining thickness and inspect the nearside front caliper for sliders or pistons that are not releasing fully. The rear tyre advisories at the latest test, covering cracking, perishing, and a cut on the offside, warrant close visual inspection of sidewall condition and age codes, as perished rubber on a low-mileage car often reflects age-related deterioration rather than wear. Beyond these flagged items, the absence of suspension, structural corrosion, or exhaust emission defects across the full record is encouraging, though a physical underbody inspection remains prudent given the vehicle's age.