Honda Jazz Mk3 (2015–2020): what fails at MOT
Across 91,852 MOT tests of the Honda Jazz Mk3 (2015–2020) in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 9.1% failed — about 1 in 11. The parts that fail most are tyres (3.5% of tests), wipers, windscreen and mirrors (2.9%), brakes (1.9%), lights and electrics (1.5%) and suspension (0.3%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Jazz Mk3 has 31% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. That puts it first of the three Honda Jazz generations on MOT results.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Jazz Mk3 (2015–2020)
MOT: 9.1% of 91,852 initial tests failed — 31% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 3.5% |
| 2 | wipers, windscreen and mirrors | 2.9% |
| 3 | brakes | 1.9% |
| 4 | lights and electrics | 1.5% |
| 5 | suspension | 0.3% |
Questions
What fails most on a Honda Jazz Mk3 at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 3.5% of Honda Jazz Mk3 (2015–2020) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come wipers, windscreen and mirrors (2.9%) and brakes (1.9%).
How often does a Honda Jazz Mk3 fail its MOT?
9.1% of Honda Jazz Mk3 (2015–2020) MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 11), counting initial tests only, across 91,852 tests.
Is the Honda Jazz Mk3 (2015–2020) reliable?
On MOT results, the Honda Jazz Mk3 has 31% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Honda Jazz Mk3 data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.