2012 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · SB06 JAZ

The 2012 Honda Jazz holds a valid MOT, having passed its most recent test on 17 September 2025 at 153,067 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of minor brake and steering advisories rather than a clean bill of health. The tester flagged worn and pitted front and rear brake discs on both sides, a worn brake pedal anti-slip pad, and a deteriorated offside front track rod end dust cover. Crucially, the same test initially failed due to cuts penetrating the ply or cords on both front tyres and a faulty nearside front position lamp, indicating the previous owner addressed immediate safety failures but left the underlying advisories unattended. This suggests a reactive rather than preventative maintenance approach. The vehicle has covered 153,067 miles over roughly fourteen years, averaging approximately 10,933 miles per year, which is typical for a small hatchback of this age. Mileage accumulation appears steady and unremarkable, with no sudden spikes or prolonged gaps in the record. The MOT history is reasonably consistent, with annual tests recorded from 2022 onward, though the data thins out prior to that year. The 2022 test at 130,779 miles recorded zero defects, a clean result that contrasts with the accumulating advisories seen in subsequent years. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs and pads closely, as pitting and scoring have appeared repeatedly across the 2023 and 2025 tests, suggesting the discs may be nearing replacement or have been left in a degraded state. The nearside rear service brake was flagged as binding in September 2024, and while the tester noted it was not excessive, a sticking caliper or seized slider pins could cause uneven wear and overheating that warrants a physical check. Both front track rod end dust covers have shown deterioration in multiple tests, meaning the ball joints may have been exposed to dirt and moisture, potentially accelerating wear in the steering linkage. The September 2024 advisory regarding nearside sill damage raises a structural concern that deserves close visual inspection beneath the vehicle. Even minor sill damage on a Jazz can indicate impact damage or early corrosion, particularly around the rear wheel arches and subframe mounting points. The repeated appearance of front tyre wear and cuts suggests the tracking may be out of specification or the owner has been fitting budget replacement tyres without addressing alignment. A thorough underbody inspection, brake test, and four-wheel alignment check are strongly advisable before purchase.