2002 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · SJ52 YWL
2002 Honda Jazz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 98,657 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- HONDA JAZZ
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SJ52 YWL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2021
- 98,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ52 YWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Honda Jazz (SJ52 YWL) between January 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED BETWEEN THE TREADS (5.2”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SJ52 YWL Mileage History
- 31/01/200637,046 mi
- 19/01/200741,531 mi+4,485 mi
- 10/01/200845,655 mi+4,124 mi
- 09/01/200949,197 mi+3,542 mi
- 09/01/200949,197 mi
- 13/01/201055,369 mi+6,172 mi
- 07/01/201161,018 mi+5,649 mi
- 06/01/201265,781 mi+4,763 mi
- 06/01/201265,781 mi
- 08/01/201371,193 mi+5,412 mi
- 08/01/201371,193 mi
- 03/01/201475,432 mi+4,239 mi
- 03/01/201475,432 mi
- 19/12/201479,370 mi+3,938 mi
- 19/12/201479,370 mi
- 18/12/201582,480 mi+3,110 mi
- 21/11/201785,430 mi+2,950 mi
- 21/11/201785,430 mi
- 20/11/201889,995 mi+4,565 mi
- 03/12/201994,419 mi+4,424 mi
- 05/12/201999,657 mi+5,238 mi
- 25/11/202097,011 mi-2,646 mi
- 01/12/202198,653 mi+1,642 mi
- 21/12/202198,657 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,878 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Jazz Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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