Honda Jazz

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 20 model years from 526,729 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

83%

Total Tests

526,729

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (95%)

Years Covered

About the Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz was MOT tested 526,729 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 20 model years (2002 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and hydrogen fuel cell versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 26,457 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 26 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Honda Jazzs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 17 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 101,330 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 38,579 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1300cc)

£1,401

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,856

Per month£155/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Honda Jazz?

vs average of all models+1% (82% avg)

vs Honda brand average-1% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread26 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Honda Jazz by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	93%	164	38,579 mi
2020	95%	8,004	19,772 mi
2019	95%	26,457	23,767 mi
2018	93%	31,087	30,011 mi
2017	92%	27,050	33,929 mi
2016	92%	28,019	38,899 mi
2015	90%	26,830	44,395 mi
2014	89%	30,360	51,536 mi
2013	88%	34,033	58,323 mi
2012	85%	34,340	64,281 mi
2011	84%	32,464	70,557 mi
2010	81%	35,688	78,887 mi
2009	78%	39,626	83,001 mi
2008	73%	36,701	84,276 mi
2007	72%	37,088	87,494 mi
2006	71%	35,054	89,827 mi
2005	70%	28,650	95,879 mi
2004	70%	19,571	96,362 mi
2003	71%	10,719	98,430 mi
2002	69%	4,824	101,330 mi

Questions about the Honda Jazz

Is the Honda Jazz reliable?

Across its 20 model years in our data (2002 to 2021), the Honda Jazz averages an 83% MOT pass rate, from 526,729 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 95%.

Which year Honda Jazz has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Honda Jazz has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 69%, a 26 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.