Honda 500 shadow vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda 500 shadow
87%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Honda 500 shadow (87%) 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 500 shadow | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 13% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 25,223 mi | 77,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 5 | 404,148 |
Most common faults
Honda 500 shadow
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- no plate light not working
- Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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 500 shadow (87%) and Honda Jazz (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Honda 500 shadow 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.