2023 Honda Jazz — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 371 MOT tests, the 2023 Honda Jazz recorded a 97.6% pass rate. Against superminis of a similar age (5.5% fail rate), the 2023 Jazz comes out 3.0pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.4%) and tyres (1.6%) 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 11 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.4% | 9 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.6% | 6 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 4 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.3% | 1 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 1 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 11 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 3 | Washers | 3 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 2 |
| 5 | Other body component | 1 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 1 |
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 | 14.3% | 53 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.7% | 10 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 7 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 4 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 2 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 1 |
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 | 313 | 1.9% |
| 30-60k | 44 | 4.5% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Jazz
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 2.4% of tests. Start there.
- 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.
- Tyres (1.6% 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.
- 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 2023 Honda Jazzs pass their MOT?
97.6% of the 371 2023 Honda Jazz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Honda Jazz?
Visibility, recorded in 2.4% of tests, followed by tyres (1.6%).
Does the 2023 Jazz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 1.9% in the 0-30k band to 4.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 371 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.