Honda 250 n vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda 250 n
72%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda 250 n (72%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda 250 n | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 27,594 mi | 77,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 404,148 |
Most common faults
Honda 250 n
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
- Advise throttle sticks very slightly
- Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Honda Jazz
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Honda 250 n (72%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda 250 n report Full Honda Jazz report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.