Honda Jazz: suspension MOT failures
Of the 1,950,501 Honda Jazz MOT tests in this dataset, 5.4% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2002 and 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20,843 | 15.9% |
| 2003 | 44,474 | 13.6% |
| 2004 | 78,437 | 11.5% |
| 2005 | 111,681 | 11.2% |
| 2006 | 134,495 | 10.3% |
| 2007 | 137,941 | 9.5% |
| 2008 | 137,452 | 9.0% |
| 2009 | 147,071 | 7.1% |
| 2010 | 132,250 | 5.8% |
| 2011 | 115,280 | 4.4% |
| 2012 | 121,742 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 117,023 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 108,605 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 96,276 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 98,813 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 95,547 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 106,497 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 30,008 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 11,425 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 371 | 0.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.