2002 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · YK52 FDM

The 2022‑10‑25 MOT at 135,108 miles recorded a FAIL, confirming that the vehicle is presently not roadworthy. Structural corrosion is evident in the central rear assembly and the rear sill, where rigidity is significantly reduced, while the rear suspension arm pin and bush wear recurs across multiple tests. The front brake disc shows pitting and scoring, the tyres exhibit edge wear and perishing, and the off‑side rear wheel bearing has been flagged as rough on rotation, indicating ongoing mechanical concerns that have not been resolved. The recorded mileage of 135,108 miles over 24 years averages 5,630 miles per year, suggesting relatively light use, yet the interval from the 2020‑10‑20 FAIL at 126,217 miles to the 2021‑10‑27 PASS at 131,412 miles added 5,195 miles in a single year, and the jump to the 2022‑10‑25 FAIL added another 3,696 miles, showing periods of increased usage followed by stagnation. This pattern reflects a vehicle that has been driven intermittently, with mileage accumulation occurring in bursts rather than a steady, low‑usage trajectory. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the front and rear suspension arm pins, bushes and top mounts, verify that the structural sills and rear chassis are free of extensive corrosion that compromises rigidity, examine the brake pipes for severe corrosion or imminent fracture, assess the wear and pitting of the front brake discs, check tyre tread depth and sidewall perishing, and test the wheel bearings for roughness and the service brake efficiency for imbalance.