2019 Honda Jazz — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 70,399 MOT tests, the 2019 Honda Jazz recorded a 95.4% pass rate. Superminis of a similar age fail 10.0% of the time, so this is 5.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.9%) and visibility (2.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 1,680 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 19.1% versus 3.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 2,014 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.4% | 1,712 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 956 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 864 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 88 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 86 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,680 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 872 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 778 |
| 4 | Washers | 511 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 344 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 305 |
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 | 18.6% | 13,066 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.5% | 5,303 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.1% | 2,897 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 1,839 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 383 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 277 |
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 | 54,968 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 14,106 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,150 | 12.0% |
| 90-120k | 136 | 19.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 70,359 | 4.6% |
| Hybrid | 36 | 2.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 550 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 17,503 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 17,429 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 17,180 | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 17,737 | 6.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Jazz
On a 2019 Jazz, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.9% 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 (2.4% 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 (1.4% 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 2019 Honda Jazzs pass their MOT?
95.4% of the 70,399 2019 Honda Jazz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Honda Jazz?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).
Does the 2019 Jazz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 19.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 70,399 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.