2002 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · WA02 AFY

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following two consecutive failures in March 2026. While the car passed inspections in 2024 and early 2025, the recent trend shows a significant decline in mechanical compliance. The failures recorded on 12 and 26 March 2026 at 83,664 and 83,697 miles respectively suggest a critical defect has emerged that the owner has failed to rectify despite two weeks between the two test attempts. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old Honda, averaging approximately 3,487 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 71,417 miles and March 2025 at 78,256 miles, the vehicle covered only 6,839 miles. This low usage often indicates the car has sat for long periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and perished seals. The recent burst of activity between the two March tests suggests the current issue is not related to high mileage-related wear. A buyer must investigate the specific reasons for the March 2026 failures, as the lack of recorded defects on the history suggests an administrative anomaly or a very specific mechanical failure. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough inspection of the structural integrity around the sills and wheel arches is mandatory, as corrosion often thrives on cars used infrequently. Check for seized brake components and perished suspension bushes, which are common failure points on low-mileage vehicles of this era.