2018 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 89.2% of Honda Jazz cars first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. Across 60,621 Jazz first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Honda Jazz cars first used in 2018 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2018 Honda Jazz MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Jazz cars first used in 2018 against all cars first used in 2018 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Jazz figure was 8.3 points higher.
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| Test year | 2018 Jazz | All cars first used 2018 | Jazz first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.0% | 87.6% | 20,527 |
| 2022 | 92.7% | 86.3% | 20,313 |
| 2023 | 91.0% | 84.2% | 20,233 |
| 2024 | 89.4% | 82.5% | 20,221 |
| 2025 | 89.2% | 80.9% | 20,167 |
Common 2018 Honda Jazz MOT failures
Share of the 6,123 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 25.2% | 1,542 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 14.4% | 882 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 10.5% | 644 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 6.6% | 407 |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6.4% | 393 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2018 Honda Jazz before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2018 Honda Jazz MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2018 Jazz cars, as a share of all 60,621 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 14.3% | 8,644 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 8.5% | 5,175 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 8.0% | 4,863 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 2.2% | 1,351 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 2.2% | 1,323 |
Questions about the 2018 Honda Jazz MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2018 Honda Jazz?
In 2025, 89.2% of Jazz cars first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2018 Jazz most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 36.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (32.8%) and brakes (23.8%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (25.2%).
How often does a 2018 Honda Jazz fail its MOT?
In 2025, 10.8% of first tests on Jazz cars first used in 2018 did not pass first time: 7.8% failed, and a further 3.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 6,123 of 60,621 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2018 Honda Jazz MOT advisories?
“Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (on 14.3% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.5%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (8.0%), “Tyre condition: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords” (2.2%) and “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (2.2%).
Is a 2018 Honda Jazz reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 94.0% in 2021 to 89.2% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2018
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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