2015 Honda Jazz — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Honda Jazz passed 91.6% of its 96,276 recorded MOT tests. Against superminis of a similar age (17.6% fail rate), the 2015 Jazz comes out 9.2pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.6%) and visibility (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and position lamp — wipers alone was recorded 3,144 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.0% versus 5.9%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.4% of the time against 8.6% for hybrid.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 6.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 10.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 3,437 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.5% | 3,351 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 3,214 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 2,515 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 1,282 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 230 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,144 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,858 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 1,487 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,188 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 933 |
| 6 | Washers | 881 |
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 | 22.6% | 21,732 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.8% | 16,186 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.4% | 5,227 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.6% | 3,503 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 2,990 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 1,553 |
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 | 35,452 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 45,458 | 8.6% |
| 60-90k | 12,593 | 12.6% |
| 90-120k | 2,257 | 17.6% |
| 120-150k | 398 | 14.8% |
| 150k+ | 100 | 17.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 93,879 | 8.4% |
| Hybrid | 2,386 | 8.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,930 | 6.3% |
| 2022 | 19,008 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 19,285 | 8.4% |
| 2024 | 19,393 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 19,660 | 10.4% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Jazz
On a 2015 Jazz, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 (3.5% 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 (3.3% 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 2015 Honda Jazzs pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 96,276 2015 Honda Jazz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Honda Jazz?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (3.5%).
Does the 2015 Jazz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 17.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 96,276 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.