Honda Jazz (2014)
2014 Honda Jazz
CarHunch analysed 20,607 real MOT records for the 2014 Honda Jazz. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Honda Jazz is a notably reliable performer, with an 89.5% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—though one in four of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern worth investigating on any used example you inspect. The hybrid variant edges ahead at 92.1% pass rate versus 89.4% for petrol, a small but consistent advantage.
At a median mileage of 34,210 miles, these Jazzes are running light for their age, suggesting careful ownership and plenty of runway left in the cars themselves. The average 1.15 failures per test and 8.2 advisories point to mostly minor wear items rather than structural problems—but always ask the seller for the full MOT history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on whether any dangerous defects have been recorded.
What to check before buying a 2014 Honda Jazz
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.
- ⚠️ 24.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (94%) | 19,310 | 89.4% | 1.19 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (6%) | 1,287 | 92.1% | 0.64 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 4 | 93.8% | 0.75 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Honda Jazz 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 2014 Honda Jazz vehicles fall between 23,882 and 47,267 miles.
2014 Honda Jazz — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 19,630 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Honda Jazz
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.1%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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40.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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32.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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27.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.7%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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18.3%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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