2016 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · VE66 OAB

The 2016 Honda Jazz presents a clean bill of health on its most recent MOT, passing on 2 December 2025 at 44,370 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong, with every test in the available history returning a pass and no advisories or failures noted across five consecutive annual inspections. This is a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring mechanical or structural faults on record. The mileage pattern tells an unusual story. Between the November 2021 test at 13,155 miles and the November 2023 test at 17,180 miles, the car covered roughly 4,000 miles in two years, consistent with very light use. Yet between November 2023 and December 2025, the odometer jumped from 17,180 to 44,370 miles, an increase of 27,190 miles in just over two years. That is a sharp acceleration in usage, roughly 12,500 miles per year, which is still modest overall but represents a significant shift from the earlier low-mileage pattern. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests alone accounts for 13,297 miles, suggesting the car has been driven considerably more in the past year than at any point in its life. Despite the clean MOT record, the sudden increase in mileage warrants a closer look at high-wear components. Buyers should inspect the front brake discs and pads, as well as the rear brake setup, for uneven wear or binding that may not yet have triggered a failure. The suspension, particularly the front lower arms and rear beam bushes, deserves attention given the jump in use. Tyre condition and age should be checked, as the original rubber from a 2016 build will be well past its serviceable life regardless of remaining tread. Underneath, examine the exhaust system and subframes for corrosion, as the car has spent a decade on UK roads and the recent mileage surge may have accelerated deterioration in areas that sat dormant during the low-use years.