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

Based on MOT data from 3,198 vehicles, the 2021 Honda Jazz Sr I Mmd CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.3%, 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 Sr 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 Sr I Mmd CVT (2021)

3,198 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Honda Jazz Sr I Mmd CVT

CarHunch analysed 3,198 real MOT records for the 2021 Honda Jazz Sr 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 SR I-MMD CVT is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 94.4% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—and only 2.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is well below concern level. The hybrid powertrain appears to be working as intended across the board, since the single fuel type achieves this strong result consistently.

These cars are running at sensible mileage for their age, with a median of 18,396 miles, and owners are dealing with less than one failure per vehicle and around one advisory on average—suggesting the hybrid system and rest of the mechanicals are holding up well. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have any outstanding advisories (likely minor wear items) addressed before purchase, but this model genuinely looks like a sound used buy.

The 2021 Honda Jazz Sr I Mmd CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–27k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 3,198 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 3,198 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% 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%)	3,196	95.3%	0.15

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,430 Honda Jazz Sr I Mmd CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 21.7%

1,610

Red 21.6%

1,604

White 21.5%

1,594

Blue 19%

1,408

Black 16.3%

1,214

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Honda Jazz Sr 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.

18,396

typical

11,885

low mileage

26,908

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Honda Jazz Sr I Mmd CVT vehicles fall between 11,885 and 26,908 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,885 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.

✓ 11,885–26,908 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Honda Jazz Sr I Mmd CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 36,325 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

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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