At a Glance
The Honda Jazz has 19 identified common problems across 4 generations, with the 1st Gen (2001-2008) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 4.3M MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Honda Jazz common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Honda Jazz generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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1st Gen
Top issue: Parking brake performance below minimum
2nd Gen
Top issue: Track rod end worn
3rd Gen
Most common MOT failure: Wiper blades deteriorated
4th Gen
Most common MOT failure: Wiper blades deteriorated
Most Common Honda Jazz MOT Failures
Every reason Honda Jazz vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 13.06% |
| 2 | Tyre condition | 8.22% |
| 3 | Brake pads or linings worn | 6.30% |
| 4 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 6.27% |
| 5 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 6.20% |
| 6 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.81% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 5.54% |
| 8 | Position lamp not working | 5.23% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | 4.85% |
| 10 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 3.53% |
| 11 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.38% |
| 12 | Ball joint dust cover split | 3.32% |
| 13 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 2.71% |
| 14 | Front lamp not working | 2.43% |
| 15 | Exhaust system fault | 2.30% |
| 16 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.73% |
| 17 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.67% |
| 18 | Headlamp fault | 1.24% |
| 19 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.23% |
| 20 | Indicator fault | 1.02% |
| 21 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.99% |
| 22 | Track rod end worn | 0.92% |
| 23 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.77% |
| 24 | Driveshaft fault | 0.77% |
| 25 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.75% |
| 26 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.73% |
| 27 | ABS fault | 0.66% |
| 28 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.55% |
| 29 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.44% |
| 30 | Seat belt condition | 0.43% |
| 31 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.43% |
| 32 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.42% |
| 33 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.39% |
| 34 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.34% |
| 35 | Chassis condition | 0.34% |
| 36 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.33% |
| 37 | Airbag warning light on | 0.32% |
| 38 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.22% |
| 39 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.22% |
| 40 | Brake pedal fault | 0.21% |
| 41 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.20% |
| 42 | Front suspension fault | 0.18% |
| 43 | Horn not working | 0.18% |
| 44 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.18% |
| 45 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.17% |
| 46 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.16% |
| 47 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.16% |
| 48 | Rear lamp not working | 0.16% |
| 49 | Fog lamp not working | 0.15% |
| 50 | Parking brake condition | 0.14% |
| 51 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.13% |
| 52 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.13% |
| 53 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.12% |
| 54 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.12% |
| 55 | Brake lever fault | 0.10% |
| 56 | Brake caliper fault | 0.08% |
| 57 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.07% |
| 58 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 59 | Steering rack fault | 0.06% |
| 60 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.06% |
| 61 | Brake fluid leak | 0.05% |
| 62 | Engine oil leak | 0.05% |
| 63 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.05% |
| 64 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.05% |
| 65 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.05% |
| 66 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 67 | Rear suspension fault | 0.04% |
| 68 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.04% |
| 69 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.04% |
| 70 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.04% |
| 71 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.04% |
| 72 | Steering lock fault | 0.03% |
| 73 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 74 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.03% |
| 75 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 76 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 77 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.02% |
| 78 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 79 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 80 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 81 | Front passenger door fault | 0.02% |
| 82 | Electrical switch fault | 0.02% |
| 83 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 84 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.02% |
| 85 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.02% |
| 86 | Driver airbag fault | 0.01% |
| 87 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.01% |
| 88 | Body security fault | 0.01% |
| 89 | Propshaft fault | 0.01% |
| 90 | Daytime running lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 91 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 92 | Drag link end worn | 0.01% |
| 93 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 94 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 95 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 96 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | <0.01% |
| 97 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 98 | Steering operation fault | <0.01% |
| 99 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 100 | Handbrake cable fault | <0.01% |
| 101 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 102 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 103 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 104 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 105 | Brake fluid warning light on | <0.01% |
| 106 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 107 | Steering arm worn | <0.01% |
| 108 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 109 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 110 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 112 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 113 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 114 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 115 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 119 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 121 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 125 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 127 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 128 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | <0.01% |
| 129 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 132 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 135 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering free play excessive | <0.01% |
| 139 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 141 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 143 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 145 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 146 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 148 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 151 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 153 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 155 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 156 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 158 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 160 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 162 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 163 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 165 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 166 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 167 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 168 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 169 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 173 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 177 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 179 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 180 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 181 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 182 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 183 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 184 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 186 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 187 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
Showing all 187 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Honda Jazz MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Honda Jazz, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Honda Jazz problems?
Based on analysis of 4.3M Honda Jazz MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 19 identified common problems across 4 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Parking brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Honda Jazz generation has the most problems?
The Honda Jazz 1st Gen (2001-2008) (2001–2008) has the highest number of identified common problems (19). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Honda Jazz?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Honda Jazz owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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