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With 352,965 currently licensed in the UK, the Honda Jazz is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Jazz 5 stars in 2020, with 87% adult occupant and 83% child protection scores.
It has a 83.2% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include lighting, brakes, suspension.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,842 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £237/month or 36p/mile.
Theft risk is rated very low at 1.6 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2020
MOT Pass Rate
83.2%
210,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£237
est. annual total
New From
£27,000
Euro NCAP tested the Jazz in 2020 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
87%
Child Occupant
83%
Pedestrian
79%
Safety Assist
76%
There are 31 known DVSA recalls affecting the Honda Jazz. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2022/221
The front wide camera may not start up in the correct way after the vehicle is started.
Build dates: 2020-01-29 to 2021-01-29
R/2022/221
The front wide camera may not start up in the correct way after the vehicle is started.
Build dates: 2020-01-29 to 2021-01-29
R/2020/186
Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.
Build dates: 2017-07-14 to 2019-09-03
R/2020/194
The webbing sensor in the rear centre seat belt assembly could become inoperative.
Build dates: 2019-08-28 to 2019-09-25
R/2019/245
Driver air bag may not deploy correctly.
Build dates: 2003-12-17 to 2011-11-09
+ 26 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 210,000 MOT tests, the Jazz has a first-time pass rate of 83.2% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Jazz is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Honda Jazz are estimated at around £2,842 per year, or £237 per month.
Fuel
£1,026
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,091
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Jazz achieves a combined fuel economy of around 51.4 mpg (41.5 mpg urban, 60.1 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAZZ | PETROL | 51.4 mpg | 1.2L |
| JAZZ | PETROL | 57.6 mpg | 1.3L |
| JAZZ | PETROL | 48.7 mpg | 1.3L |
| JAZZ (2002 YM) | PETROL | 49.6 mpg | 1.3L |
| JAZZ 2019 | PETROL | 45.6 mpg | 1.3L |
| JAZZ 2019 | PETROL | 42.8 mpg | 1.5L |
| JAZZ 2020 | PETROL | 45.6 mpg | 1.3L |
| JAZZ 2021 | PETROL | 58.9 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £27,000 new, a Honda Jazz typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £20,250 | −£6,750 |
| 2 years | 64% | £17,200 | −£9,800 |
| 3 years | 56% | £15,150 | −£11,850 |
| 4 years | 50% | £13,650 | −£13,350 |
| 5 years | 46% | £12,550 | −£14,450 |
| 6 years | 43% | £11,650 | −£15,350 |
| 7 years | 41% | £10,950 | −£16,050 |
| 8 years | 39% | £10,400 | −£16,600 |
| 9 years | 37% | £9,900 | −£17,100 |
| 10 years | 35% | £9,400 | −£17,600 |
The Jazz has a theft rate of 1.6 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 352,965 licensed and 12,051 SORN Jazzs in the UK (365,016 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Jazz has a 83.2% first-time MOT pass rate based on 210,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Jazz 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2020. It scored 87% for adult occupant protection, 83% for child occupant protection, 79% for vulnerable road users, and 76% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Jazz are estimated at around £2,842 per year (£237/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 31 known safety recalls affecting the Jazz. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Jazz has a theft rate of 1.6 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Jazz starts from around £27,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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