2017 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · RB07 JAZ

The Honda Jazz presents a mixed mechanical picture at its most recent MOT on 18 May 2026, when it passed at 36,374 miles but accumulated a notable cluster of advisories. The maintenance trend is not clearly improving. While the 2023 test recorded zero defects, the 2024 and 2025 tests reintroduced brake-related warnings, and the 2026 test flagged multiple items simultaneously, including worn front brake discs, thin rear brake pads, an offside rear caliper lazy in operation, and both front tyres worn close to the legal limit. The rear brake imbalance advisory from May 2026, combined with the binding note from May 2025, suggests the rear braking system has been a persistent weak point requiring attention. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 2017 vehicle, averaging roughly 4,042 miles per year. The record shows steady but modest annual increments: 23,631 miles in May 2022, 26,452 in May 2023, 29,580 in May 2024, 32,942 in May 2025, and 36,374 in May 2026, representing approximately 3,000 to 3,400 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer, and the annual testing pattern is consistent. Low mileage can reduce wear on major mechanical components, but prolonged periods of standing can also accelerate rubber perishing and localised corrosion, which aligns with the tyre condition notes seen in 2022 and 2026. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system first. The recurring pattern of worn discs, thin pads, a lazy offside rear caliper, and imbalance points to either deferred maintenance or a caliper that is not releasing cleanly, which can overheat discs and pads prematurely. Request a road test that includes firm and gentle braking to check for pulling, judder, or delayed release on the offside rear. The front tyres flagged in May 2026 as worn on the edge and close to the legal limit should be measured for remaining tread depth and inspected for inner wear, which could indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues. The exhaust corrosion noted in 2024 was not repeated in later tests, but a visual check underneath for fresh corrosion, especially around joints and mounting points, remains worthwhile. The tyre perishing advisory from 2022 and the borderline cracking note from 2026 suggest the rubber has aged unevenly, so check the date codes on all four tyres and the spare to confirm they are not exceeding six years of age.