Honda Jazz: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 5.6% of Honda Jazz MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20,843 | 15.9% |
| 2003 | 44,474 | 13.6% |
| 2004 | 78,437 | 11.5% |
| 2005 | 111,681 | 11.2% |
| 2006 | 134,495 | 10.3% |
| 2007 | 137,941 | 9.5% |
| 2008 | 137,448 | 9.0% |
| 2015 | 96,274 | 1.3% |
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.