2004 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · SH54 DDA

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently critical and shows a worsening trend in structural and mechanical degradation. While the car passed in April 2022, the most recent test in October 2024 at 58,687 miles resulted in a significant failure. The tester identified severe corrosion on the rear suspension component mounting areas that significantly reduced the structural strength of the axle mounting points. This represents a major escalation from the advisories seen in previous years, indicating that the vehicle's integrity is now actively failing. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,668 miles per year. The data shows long periods of minimal use; for instance, the car covered only 456 miles between April 2022 and October 2024, and just 477 miles in the two years prior. This low usage likely explains the recurring issues with material degradation, such as perishing tyres noted in 2020 and 2022, and the development of corrosion due to stationary periods rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis, focusing specifically on the sub-frame and suspension mounting points. The 2024 failure flagged extensive corrosion on the front sub-frame, MacPherson struts, and suspension arms, which requires professional assessment to ensure safety. The braking system also shows a history of binding calipers across all four wheels and pitted discs, alongside excessively corroded brake pipes. Given the structural failures at the axle mounting points recorded in the latest test, the vehicle likely requires expensive repairs before it is considered roadworthy.