Honda Cd185 vs Honda Jazz: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Honda Cd185
83%
MOT pass rate · 99 vehicles
More reliable
Honda Jazz
81%
MOT pass rate · 404,148 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Honda Cd185 is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 81%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Honda Cd185 | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.6 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 26,163 mi | 77,994 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 99 | 404,148 |
Most common faults
Honda Cd185
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Chain guard missing
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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 Cd185 is the more reliable of the two — 83% 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.