2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate and common faults

13,992 MOT tests in 2024. 93.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time93.4%
Failed or needed repairs6.6%
Typical mileage at test15,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,992 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    74 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    72 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    55 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres3.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.3%
  4. Brakes0.2%
  5. Suspension0.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  7. Steering0.1%
  8. Wheels0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.8%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Honda Jazz?

In 2024, 93.4% of 2021 Honda Jazz cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,992 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Honda Jazz?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Honda Jazz reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).