Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Honda Jazz?

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 2016 Honda Jazz?

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 2016 Honda Jazz?

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 2016 Honda Jazz reliable?

Based on MOT data from 18,595 vehicles, the 2016 Honda Jazz has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2016 Honda Jazz?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2016 Honda Jazz are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (38.1% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (37.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (23.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Honda Jazz?

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 (2016)

18,595 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.9% first-time pass rate

2016 Honda Jazz

CarHunch analysed 18,595 real MOT records for the 2016 Honda Jazz. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Honda Jazz is a genuinely reliable car, with a 91.7% first-time MOT pass rate that sits 11.7 percentage points above the UK average—a significant margin that reflects solid engineering and durability. However, just under one in five have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection if you're buying used.

At an average mileage of just under 30,000 miles for an eight-year-old car, these Jazzes have been relatively lightly driven, and the 0.7 average failures per vehicle confirms most don't rack up serious problems. The 5.4 advisories per car are fairly typical minor wear items—get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and brake condition, since those tend to be where these cars show their age first.

The 2016 Honda Jazz passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (91.9%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

19.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.7

Over 7.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 19k–38k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 5.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 18,595 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 18,595 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 38.1%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 23.3%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 7.9%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

Wipers & washers 4.5%

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.

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Before you buy a 2016 Honda Jazz

Based on MOT data from 18,595 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	18,544	91.9%	0.7
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%)	50	91.5%	0.4

Colour Breakdown

Based on 400,857 Honda Jazz vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 28%

112,398

Silver 27.7%

110,906

Red 12.7%

51,010

Black 9%

36,256

Grey 7.9%

31,500

White 5.5%

21,986

Brown 3.1%

12,229

Green 3%

11,838

Orange 1.7%

6,985

Yellow 0.8%

3,093

Purple 0.5%

1,965

Pink 0.2%

691

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Honda Jazz 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.

27,246

typical

18,803

low mileage

37,997

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Honda Jazz vehicles fall between 18,803 and 37,997 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,803 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.

✓ 18,803–37,997 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Honda Jazzs sit.

⚠ Over 51,295 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Honda Jazz — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Honda Jazzs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 18,011 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.7

Avg failures per vehicle

5.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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