2004 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · RL04 AHN

The 2004 Honda Jazz shows a currently roadworthy status following the July 2023 test pass at 135,687 miles, though the maintenance trend is difficult to assess due to an anomalous record. On 25 July 2023 the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at identical mileage with no defects logged, repeating a pattern seen on 27 July 2021 when it also failed then passed at 79,527 miles with no defects recorded. Such duplicate entries with zero advisories suggest administrative re-tests rather than genuine mechanical faults, leaving the underlying condition unverified by the MOT data alone. Mileage progression reads as broadly typical for a 22-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 79,527 miles in July 2021 to 101,944 miles in July 2022, then jumped to 135,687 miles by July 2023, equating to roughly 22,000 miles in the final year versus under 11,000 annually beforehand. This late spike in accumulation implies heavier recent use or a prior period of low activity. Every test returned a clean sheet with no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion, so the record itself offers no evidence of neglected consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. The absence of advisories across five tests is unusual for a Honda of this age and may mean worn coil springs, binding calipers, or exhaust corrosion went unflagged. Given the 33,000-mile gain since 2021, brake discs and drivetrain mounts warrant close measurement. Structural integrity cannot be confirmed from paperwork alone. Inspect sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points for rust, and verify the true condition of tyres and wiper blades that the tester omitted. The same-day fail-pass anomalies mean the DVSA log provides weak assurance, so independent verification is essential before purchase.