2005 Honda Jazz 1.2L Petrol · WL54 OMT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a positive maintenance trend following a period of concern. The most recent test in February 2024 at 181,156 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in the previous year were addressed and the vehicle has maintained a clean record of compliance for the last sixteen months. At 181,156 miles over 21 years, the Honda Jazz averages approximately 8,600 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a car of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 14,000 miles covered between February 2022 and February 2023, and another 11,200 miles between February 2023 and 2024. This regular interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which generally benefits the condition of rubber seals and braking components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the failure in February 2023 at 169,948 miles highlighted issues with the offside front anti-roll bar linkage, the Macpherson strut top bush, and the CV boot. While these were repaired, the recurring nature of suspension wear suggests the front end components are reaching of their service life. Verify there is no grease leaking from the CV boots and check for play in the steering to ensure the repairs were comprehensive. Given the age and mileage, a thorough check of the structural integrity along the sills and wheel arches is essential, although the MOT record does not currently flag corrosion. High-mileage Japanese cars from this era often develop hidden rust in the rear. Inspect the chassis for any signs of thinning metal that a standard MOT inspection might have missed.