2014 Honda Jazz — MOT failures & pass rate
108,605 MOT tests on the 2014 Honda Jazz are in this dataset, and 90.0% of them passed. Against superminis of a similar age (19.5% fail rate), the 2014 Jazz comes out 9.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.8%) and visibility (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, position lamp and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 3,682 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.9% in the 0-30k band and 18.8% in the 150k+ band, a 11.9-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — hybrid fails 8.7% of the time against 10.0% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.8% | 5,227 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.7% | 4,022 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.5% | 3,855 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.9% | 3,187 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 2,522 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.3% | 323 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,682 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 2,919 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 2,412 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,526 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 1,428 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 1,196 |
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 | 23.3% | 25,286 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.8% | 20,389 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.6% | 7,167 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.9% | 6,406 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.6% | 3,887 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 3,050 |
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 | 28,562 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 52,842 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 21,093 | 13.1% |
| 90-120k | 4,785 | 16.3% |
| 120-150k | 1,040 | 19.9% |
| 150k+ | 272 | 18.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 104,101 | 10.0% |
| Hybrid | 4,494 | 8.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,189 | 7.8% |
| 2022 | 21,377 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | 21,628 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 21,816 | 11.2% |
| 2025 | 22,595 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Jazz
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 4.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (4.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.7% 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.
- Tyres (3.5% 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.
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 2014 Honda Jazzs pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 108,605 2014 Honda Jazz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Honda Jazz?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by visibility (3.7%).
Does the 2014 Jazz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 18.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 108,605 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.