2022 Honda Jazz — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Honda Jazz passed 96.5% of its 11,425 recorded MOT tests. Against superminis of a similar age (6.9% fail rate), the 2022 Jazz comes out 3.4pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.5%) and visibility (2.0%) 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 washers — wipers alone was recorded 235 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Jazz fails 3.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 2.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 1.1 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.5% | 286 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 227 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 125 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.2% | 22 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 17 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 235 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 144 |
| 3 | Washers | 65 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 39 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 17 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 12 |
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 | 16.8% | 1,920 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.0% | 459 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 261 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 111 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 61 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 26 |
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 | 10,196 | 3.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,165 | 6.1% |
| 60-90k | 49 | 2.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 451 | 2.7% |
| 2025 | 10,951 | 3.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Jazz
On a 2022 Jazz, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.5% 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.
- Visibility (2.0% 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 2022 Honda Jazzs pass their MOT?
96.5% of the 11,425 2022 Honda Jazz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Honda Jazz?
Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.0%).
Does the 2022 Jazz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.1% in the 0-30k band to 2.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,425 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.