Honda Jazz: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 7.1% of Honda Jazz MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2007 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20,843 | 8.7% |
| 2003 | 44,474 | 7.8% |
| 2004 | 78,437 | 12.5% |
| 2005 | 111,681 | 14.3% |
| 2006 | 134,495 | 13.4% |
| 2007 | 137,941 | 14.4% |
| 2008 | 137,448 | 13.5% |
| 2015 | 96,274 | 2.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.