Honda Jazz S (2005)
2005 Honda Jazz S
CarHunch analysed 192 real MOT records for the 2005 Honda Jazz S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Honda Jazz S has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.3%, which is noticeably below the UK average of 80%, signalling that these cars tend to need repairs before passing their test. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here.
At around 100,000 miles, these Jazzes are showing typical mileage for their age, and they average 0.69 failures per test—suggesting modest wear rather than chronic neglect. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection done to catch and budget for those common non-safety repairs, as a below-average pass rate means you're more likely to face remedial work than you would with an equivalent car from the wider market.
What to check before buying a 2005 Honda Jazz S
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (82%) | 158 | 83.7% | 0.84 |
| Petrol (17%) | 33 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Honda Jazz S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Honda Jazz S vehicles fall between 77,911 and 121,998 miles.
2005 Honda Jazz S — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 29 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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