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A5 HDW

2008 Honda Jazz

Silver Petrol 1339cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,444 mi
Last recorded93,444 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Jazz52,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HDW
MakeHonda
ModelJazz
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,339cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 93,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full pip (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear suspension area corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 82,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 82,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

general corrosion

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2023 72,963 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,701 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 66,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

osf tyre on 3mm

osr brake pipe corroded

nsf tyre wearing bald inner edge

nsf tyre on 2mm

Pass 8 Apr 2021 59,801 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 55,028 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 47,900 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,454 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 40,454 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake disc and pads signs of overheating

Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,604 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,517 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,145 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,020 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,273 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,342 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 16,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Honda Jazz?

Based on 5,740,892 MOT tests across 402,952 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
4,421
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
402,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57,414
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48,756
Brake pipe excessively corroded 48,565
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38,821
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,979
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A5 HDW is a 2008 Honda Jazz in Silver with a 1,339cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Jazz models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 52,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Jazz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 HDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Jazz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Jazz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 HDW registered?

A5 HDW is a 2008 Honda Jazz, first registered on 4 May 2008.

Is A5 HDW safe to buy?

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