Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 6,371 vehicles, the 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT (2021)

6,371 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT

CarHunch analysed 6,371 real MOT records for the 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Honda Jazz hybrid is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 3.1% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. These cars are clearly built to last.

At an average mileage of 18,692 km for a three-year-old car, these Jazzes are running well within typical bounds, and the minimal failure rate of 0.14 per vehicle reflects Honda's solid engineering and the hybrid powertrain's durability. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still sensible, but focus on the routine advisory items (averaging 0.9 per car—typically wear items like brake pads and tyres) rather than structural or mechanical concerns.

The 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–24k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 6,371 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 6,371 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	6,368	95.4%	0.14

Colour Breakdown

Based on 16,051 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 26.3%

4,228

Red 25.6%

4,112

Grey 18.5%

2,976

Blue 18.5%

2,965

Black 11%

1,770

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,785

typical

11,116

low mileage

24,103

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVT vehicles fall between 11,116 and 24,103 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,116 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,116–24,103 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Honda Jazz Ex I Mmd CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 32,539 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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