2009 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · YP59 PNF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed the February 2025 test at 136,525 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior. That failure highlighted critical neglect regarding the braking system, including missing offside rear brake pads and severely worn discs. The trend suggests that components are only addressed when they prevent an MOT pass, which increases the risk of unexpected mechanical failure between service intervals. At 17 years old, the recorded 136,525 miles represent an average usage of approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK domestic use. There is a notable gap in mileage data between November 2022 at 104,799 miles and November 2023 at 123,320 miles, where the car covered nearly 19,000 miles in a year. This increased period of use likely accelerated the wear on rubber and metal components, as evidenced by the subsequent failures in the following year. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking assembly, as the record shows recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkages and suspension arm bushes. The tester previously flagged excessively worn front ball joints in 2022, and the 2025 failure showed a total collapse of the rear brake friction material. Special attention should be paid to caliper binding or seized pistons, given the previous reports of significantly worn and pitted discs. Furthermore, the history of mismatched tyre sizes on the nearside axle in early 2025 indicates a lack of attention to basic safety standards that should be verified today.