2005 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · RL54 HMZ
2005 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 104,821 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL54 HMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 104,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL54 HMZ 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 (RL54 HMZ) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow ”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RL54 HMZ Mileage History
- 03/04/2024100,025 mi
- 08/04/2024100,052 mi+27 mi
- 01/04/2025103,299 mi+3,247 mi
- 02/04/2025103,302 mi+3 mi
- 30/03/2026104,821 mi+1,519 mi
Average of roughly 2,413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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