2021 Honda Jazz Ex I-Mmd Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 13,058 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I-Mmd Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 96.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.4% in the 60-90k group versus 3.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 413 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.5% | 325 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 139 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.2% | 26 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 338 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 148 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 80 |
| 4 | Washers | 58 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 12 |
| 6 | Attachment | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.1% | 2,495 |
| 2 | Other defects | 3.6% | 472 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 358 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 160 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 46 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 25 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 11,191 | 3.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,795 | 5.5% |
| 60-90k | 67 | 13.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 3.6% |
| 2024 | 6,380 | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 6,562 | 4.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Jazz Ex I-Mmd Cvt
Before buying a 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I-Mmd Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I-Mmd Cvts pass their MOT?
96.0% of the 13,058 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I-Mmd Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I-Mmd Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.5%).
Does the 2021 Jazz Ex I-Mmd Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.7% in the 0-30k band to 13.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,058 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.