Verdict
The 2014 Honda Jazz 1.3 Petrol passes its MOT first time on 85.7% of tests, against 79.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. It beats 91% of cars on UK roads, far ahead of the 2014 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 and 2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0. Most are lightly used: about 5,300 miles a year, with about 35,000 miles at a typical MOT.
Its lead grows a little with age, from about 5 points over a typical car of the same age and mileage at 4–6 years old to about 7 at 10–11. Mileage is a different story: across all years of the 1.3 petrol, the lead shrinks from about 6–7 points at 30,000–60,000 miles to level at about 100,000–110,000, and it falls 3–5 points behind beyond 130,000.
Among 1.3 petrol Jazzes, 2016 cars do best, beating more than nine in ten cars. 2009 cars were a big step up on 2008, and 2002–2008 cars are only about average for their age. In 2014 the 1.2 petrol beats about three in four cars and the 1.3 hybrid slightly more than this car. The Jazz as a whole beats about seven in ten.
Lights, tyres, brakes and suspension all fail less often than on a typical car. The weak spots are ball joint dust covers (nearly 4 times the typical rate, on about 1 in 75 tests), sidelights (about twice) and indicator side repeaters (1.5 times). Windscreen wipers are its most common fail, on about 1 in 33 tests.
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT.
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Ball joint dust covers
Its main weak spot: they fail nearly 4 times as often as on a typical car, on about 1 in 75 tests. Look behind the front wheels for split or missing rubber boots on the suspension joints. Suspension arms also come up as advisories more than twice as often as typical. - Windscreen wipers
The most common fail, on about 1 in 33 tests and 1.3 times the typical rate. Check the blades clear the screen without smearing or juddering, and replace split ones before the MOT. - Sidelights
Fail 1.9 times as often as on a typical car, on about 1 in 50 tests. Walk around with the sidelights on and check every bulb, front and rear. - Indicator side repeaters
Fail 1.5 times as often as on a typical car, though only on about 1 in 210 tests. Put the hazard lights on and check the side repeaters on both sides. - Brake pads
Fail on about 1 in 65 tests, close to the typical rate, but come up as an advisory on about 1 in 11 tests, 1.4 times as often as typical. Ask when the pads were last replaced and look for a brake-wear warning on the dash. - Tyres
Tyre damage fails on about 1 in 40 tests, a little below the typical rate. Check both sidewalls of every tyre for cuts, bulges and cracking.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windscreen wipers | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.3× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.9× |
| Sidelights | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0× |
| Brake pads | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.1× |
| Ball joint dust covers | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3.9× |
| Headlight aim | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.6× |
| Windscreen washers | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6× |
| Tyre tread depth | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5× |
| Number plate lights | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0× |
| Indicator side repeaters | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.5× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 28.5 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19.1 |
| A tyre seriously damaged | 18.8 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 14.6 |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 13.6 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11.3 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8.8 |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8.4 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Advisories
Not a fail yet, but likely to need attention soon.
| Item | Share of tests | vs typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth | 11.6% | 0.9× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 11.5% | 1.1× |
| Brake pads | 8.8% | 1.4× |
| Brake discs | 7.8% | 0.9× |
| Shock absorbers | 2.1% | 0.9× |
| Number plates | 1.0% | 1.1× |
| Brake performance | 1.0% | 0.7× |
| Suspension arms | 1.0% | 2.2× |
Best and worst years
Jazz 1.3 Petrol by year, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Other 2014 Jazz engines
Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 Petrol | 85.7% | Beats 91% | A |
| 1.2 Petrol | 81.7% | Beats 73% | B |
| 1.3 Hybrid | 85.7% | Beats 94% | A |
| 1.5 Hybrid | 90.3% | Beats 100% | A |
FAQ
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Honda Jazz 1.3 Petrol?
85.7% of MOT tests on the 2014 Honda Jazz 1.3 Petrol were passed first time, from 142,009 tests between 2018 and 2026. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 79.7%.
Is the 2014 Honda Jazz 1.3 Petrol reliable?
On MOT results it is one of the stronger cars on UK roads: it beats 91% of cars once age and mileage are taken into account, and its lead grows a little as it gets older. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
What are the most common MOT failures on the 2014 Honda Jazz 1.3 Petrol?
Windscreen wipers (about 1 in 33 tests), tyre damage, sidelights and brake pads. Ball joint dust covers are less common but fail nearly 4 times as often as on a typical car.
Which year of Honda Jazz 1.3 Petrol is best?
2016 cars do best, beating more than nine in ten cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account. 2002–2008 cars are only about average for their age.
Which 2014 Honda Jazz engine is best?
The 1.3 petrol and 1.3 hybrid both beat about nine in ten cars. The 1.2 petrol does less well but still beats about three in four.
Is a high-mileage Honda Jazz a good buy?
Less so than a low-mileage one. Across all years of the 1.3 petrol, its lead over a typical car disappears by about 100,000–110,000 miles, and beyond 130,000 miles it passes 3–5 points less often.