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HONDA JAZZ (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 31,087 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

93%

Total Tests (2024)

31,087

Avg Mileage

30,011 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2018 HONDA JAZZ reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the HONDA brand average of 84%.

At 6 years old, 93% of HONDA JAZZs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 31,087 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 30,011 miles.

How does the 2018 HONDA JAZZ compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars170th out of 649(top 26%)
Rank among all HONDA models85th out of 422(top 20%)
vs national average+11% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average+4% (89% avg)
vs HONDA average+9% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 HONDA JAZZ has 30,011 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

Best year to buy a HONDA JAZZ?

The most reliable year is the 2019 model with a 95% MOT pass rate, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 69%. The 2018 sits between the two at 93%.

How much does a 2018 HONDA JAZZ cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1300cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

HONDA JAZZ by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202193%16438,579 mi
202095%8,00419,772 mi
201995%26,45723,767 mi
201893%31,08730,011 mi
201792%27,05033,929 mi
201692%28,01938,899 mi
201590%26,83044,395 mi
201489%30,36051,536 mi
201388%34,03358,323 mi
201285%34,34064,281 mi
201184%32,46470,557 mi
201081%35,68878,887 mi
200978%39,62683,001 mi
200873%36,70184,276 mi
200772%37,08887,494 mi
200671%35,05489,827 mi
200570%28,65095,879 mi
200470%19,57196,362 mi
200371%10,71998,430 mi
200269%4,824101,330 mi

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About the 2018 HONDA JAZZ

The 2018 HONDA JAZZ is a small family car with a 1300cc petrol engine. 31,087 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2018, the average MOT pass rate is 89%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 30,011 miles at 6 years old, HONDA JAZZ owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2018 HONDA JAZZ Fuel Costs

The 1300cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 HONDA JAZZ?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

HONDA JAZZ Reliability Trend

Newer HONDA JAZZs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 17 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2018 HONDA JAZZ

At 6 years old, the HONDA JAZZ offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 95%. With 31,087 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2018 HONDA JAZZ

The HONDA JAZZ is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: