High-confidence used car comparison
Toyota Yaris vs Honda Jazz: reliability and MOT problems
Honda Jazz has the lower MOT failure rate in this comparison: 16.4% versus 17.4% for the Toyota Yaris, based on 915,666 combined UK MOT tests. A difference of 1.0% is useful as a signal, but the exact car's MOT history and repair evidence still matter most.
Data sources: DVSA MOT records, official recall records, and MOT fault wording snapshots (2026-04-27, 2026-04-29, rfr_codes_2025-05-12, failure items 2023). Search-indexed model pages must clear 20,000 MOT tests and 10,000 vehicles.
| Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles | Median tested mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris | 17.4% | 527,880 tests | 427,207 vehicles | 60,260 miles |
| Honda Jazz | 16.4% | 387,786 tests | 323,846 vehicles | 57,978 miles |
Best starting point
Honda Jazz has the lower recorded MOT failure rate in this pair.
Check before buying
Open both model reports and compare repeat advisories, mileage-band failure rates, recalls, tyres, brakes, suspension, warning lights, and corrosion history.