2005 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · RJ05 HBE
2005 Honda Jazz (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 108,905 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ05 HBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
- 108,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ05 HBE 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 2005 Honda Jazz (RJ05 HBE) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RJ05 HBE Mileage History
- 31/08/202298,821 mi
- 18/08/2023105,723 mi+6,902 mi
- 21/08/2023104,724 mi-999 mi
- 28/08/2024108,901 mi+4,177 mi
- 28/08/2024108,905 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Jazz Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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