2009 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · SB58 PYD

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of progressive corrosion across multiple systems. In the most recent test in March 2024 at 62,978 miles, the tester identified corrosion on all four brake hose ferrule and corrosion on all four hydraulic brake calipers. While the vehicle passed, the persistence of general rust underneath and corrosion on the rear coil springs and front anti-roll bar indicates that environmental degradation is the primary concern for this chassis, despite the low mechanical wear. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seventeen-year-old Honda, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap in data between March 2021 at 46,258 miles and March 2022 at 48,593 miles, representing an increase of only 2,335 miles that year. This low usage suggests the car sits for long periods, which often explains the recurring pitting and scoring on the brake discs and the accelerated corrosion of rubber hose components noted throughout the record. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough structural inspection of the subframes and suspension mounting points, as the 2021 failure highlighted a seriously weakened offside front suspension arm. Although subsequent tests downgraded these to not seriously weakened, the recurring mention of corrosion on the front and rear subframes and Macpherson struts suggests the structural integrity is under constant attack. The buyer should also check for seizing in the brake calipers and inspect the condition of the rear coil springs, as these have been flagged as corroded in every consecutive test.