Honda Afs vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Afs
85%
MOT pass rate · 606 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Afs is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Afs | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 7% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 20,481 mi | 77,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 606 | 404,148 |
Most common faults
Honda Afs
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (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 Afs is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.