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Honda Jazz Mk2 2008-2015 / Re: 2014 Jazz Purchase Advice
« Last post by Jazzy on January 15, 2026, 11:57:16 PM »I am leaning towards sticking with the 2014. It had a new battery fitted too.
I've been told by a mechanic, the powdering on the aluminium is likely oxidisation which is self-protecting.
As it is apparently free of rust now (I will get it all checked over after collection) I'm wondering if there is a permanent rust protection treatment I could get on it? The mechanic mentioned Schutz underseal or Lanoguard but that would be a yearly or so 200 quid investment.
I have seen the service stamps and it spent most of it's life inland in the middle of the UK by the looks of it....which I guess has helped keep it in good condition.
I've been told by a mechanic, the powdering on the aluminium is likely oxidisation which is self-protecting.
As it is apparently free of rust now (I will get it all checked over after collection) I'm wondering if there is a permanent rust protection treatment I could get on it? The mechanic mentioned Schutz underseal or Lanoguard but that would be a yearly or so 200 quid investment.
I have seen the service stamps and it spent most of it's life inland in the middle of the UK by the looks of it....which I guess has helped keep it in good condition.
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Honda Jazz Mk2 2008-2015 / Re: 2014 Jazz Purchase Advice
« Last post by 2robbie2 on January 15, 2026, 09:15:49 PM »Hi Jazzy
Similar to you and others on this thread, I prefer the external design of the Mark 2 Jazz. However, I don't think there would be any noticeable difference between its engine and that in the Mark 3 for the reasons others have alluded to. I wouldn't know why there is a powderiness on the engine surface of the car you have put a deposit on, but then again I wouldn't expect an 11 year old engine to look brand new.
I would definitely have no issue buying an older Mark 2 if that is all I could afford as I think they are a great car. My only reflection on this is that if I had the additional money (in this case circa £1,500), I would prefer to buy a much younger 2019 Mark 3 (1.3 S) of similar mileage;- if for no other reason than I would expect it to have suffered less degradation over time with easier availability of parts (all rubber parts/hoses in the car have a lifespan and will usually need replacing sooner on an older car).
In response to your other queries, the air-con on the Mark 3 is OK, and similar to your old car needs to be switched on to clear the windscreen (which it does reasonably quickly). I wouldn't worry about the fuel pump issue - there was a recall on the affected models and I had mine replaced a year ago as part of this (and the old one seemed to be working fine anyway) - if it was still outstanding on any Mark 3 you wanted to purchase, this would show-up via the GOV MOT website. In terms of the boot, this was reduced in depth from the 2018/19 models onwards so that you cannot store a full size spare wheel, but it can accommodate a space saver spare wheel as I have one in mine (with the boot floor slightly proud of this and covered by a rubber Honda Jazz boot liner).
There are 1.3 S models available on Autotrader with a similar mileage to that which you have put a deposit on, although those currently around £9,000 are not with a Honda dealer (but then again, neither is the Mark 2 you are interested in) - I have attached a weblink to one below. You could also decide to just sit it out - a Mark 3 (1.3 S) is bound to come up sooner or later nearby if you change your mind.
Good luck!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507094307985?sort=price-asc&twcs=true&searchId=263892b6-2bff-41d0-9656-d4fcd5b17733&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=S&exclude-writeoff-categories=on&make=Honda&maximum-mileage=40000&model=Jazz&page=1&postcode=TQ7+1UD&year-from=2019&year-to=2019&fromsra=&backLinkQueryParams=advertising-location%3Dat_cars%26aggregatedTrim%3DS%26channel%3Dcars%26exclude-writeoff-categories%3Don%26homeDeliveryAdverts%3Dinclude%26make%3DHonda%26maximum-mileage%3D40000%26model%3DJazz%26postcode%3DTQ7%25201UD%26sort%3Dprice-asc%26year-from%3D2019%26year-to%3D2019%26flrfc%3D1&calc-deposit=920&calc-term=48&calc-mileage=10000&calc-selected-product=HP
Similar to you and others on this thread, I prefer the external design of the Mark 2 Jazz. However, I don't think there would be any noticeable difference between its engine and that in the Mark 3 for the reasons others have alluded to. I wouldn't know why there is a powderiness on the engine surface of the car you have put a deposit on, but then again I wouldn't expect an 11 year old engine to look brand new.
I would definitely have no issue buying an older Mark 2 if that is all I could afford as I think they are a great car. My only reflection on this is that if I had the additional money (in this case circa £1,500), I would prefer to buy a much younger 2019 Mark 3 (1.3 S) of similar mileage;- if for no other reason than I would expect it to have suffered less degradation over time with easier availability of parts (all rubber parts/hoses in the car have a lifespan and will usually need replacing sooner on an older car).
In response to your other queries, the air-con on the Mark 3 is OK, and similar to your old car needs to be switched on to clear the windscreen (which it does reasonably quickly). I wouldn't worry about the fuel pump issue - there was a recall on the affected models and I had mine replaced a year ago as part of this (and the old one seemed to be working fine anyway) - if it was still outstanding on any Mark 3 you wanted to purchase, this would show-up via the GOV MOT website. In terms of the boot, this was reduced in depth from the 2018/19 models onwards so that you cannot store a full size spare wheel, but it can accommodate a space saver spare wheel as I have one in mine (with the boot floor slightly proud of this and covered by a rubber Honda Jazz boot liner).
There are 1.3 S models available on Autotrader with a similar mileage to that which you have put a deposit on, although those currently around £9,000 are not with a Honda dealer (but then again, neither is the Mark 2 you are interested in) - I have attached a weblink to one below. You could also decide to just sit it out - a Mark 3 (1.3 S) is bound to come up sooner or later nearby if you change your mind.
Good luck!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507094307985?sort=price-asc&twcs=true&searchId=263892b6-2bff-41d0-9656-d4fcd5b17733&advertising-location=at_cars&aggregatedTrim=S&exclude-writeoff-categories=on&make=Honda&maximum-mileage=40000&model=Jazz&page=1&postcode=TQ7+1UD&year-from=2019&year-to=2019&fromsra=&backLinkQueryParams=advertising-location%3Dat_cars%26aggregatedTrim%3DS%26channel%3Dcars%26exclude-writeoff-categories%3Don%26homeDeliveryAdverts%3Dinclude%26make%3DHonda%26maximum-mileage%3D40000%26model%3DJazz%26postcode%3DTQ7%25201UD%26sort%3Dprice-asc%26year-from%3D2019%26year-to%3D2019%26flrfc%3D1&calc-deposit=920&calc-term=48&calc-mileage=10000&calc-selected-product=HP
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Brake Hold..
« Last post by Lincolnshire Rambler on January 15, 2026, 08:34:30 PM »Yes i tend to agree with LVs comments. If you were a new driver then you wouldnt know the tech was intrusive . Im happy to live with most of it - ABS , airbags are decades old and have saved lives as as high tensile steel parts of body shells. Vehicle stabilty dynamics with inbuilt accelerometers add to the mix . So while perhaps the advanced drivers among us may on occasion be able to do a better job , most time the tech does it stuff in the background . Irrationality annoying at times it could well be a life saver! Its not a choice on an option list on even on german brands (or subscriptions) !!
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Honda & Other Honda Models / Honda Sales Figures 2025
« Last post by RichardA on January 15, 2026, 08:29:18 PM »The sales figures from 2025 are in. Honda sold 23,017 cars in 2025 with a market share of 1.14%, down from 30,636 in 2024, a change of -24.87%.
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/industry-news/uk-2025-car-sales-analysis-winners-and-losers/
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/industry-news/uk-2025-car-sales-analysis-winners-and-losers/
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Off Topic (Non-Honda) / Re: Car shows on TV - Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Wheeler Dealers, etc.
« Last post by RichardA on January 15, 2026, 08:20:18 PM »Car SOS 2025 series on More4.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Mk4 Jazz Colours
« Last post by RichardA on January 15, 2026, 08:14:41 PM »Car in Sage Green received today, does my shiny Grey get removd now?
You can change your vote. You might have to unselect Shiny Grey and then choose Sage Green.
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Honda Jazz Mk2 2008-2015 / Re: 2014 Jazz Purchase Advice
« Last post by DAN@ADRIAN FLUX on January 15, 2026, 07:35:30 PM »Hi.
If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.
If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Mk4 Jazz Colours
« Last post by aphybrid on January 15, 2026, 07:30:18 PM »Car in Sage Green received today, does my shiny Grey get removd now?
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Rs Badge
« Last post by Fclarke on January 15, 2026, 06:30:40 PM »Both screw fixings touch backplate of grille and the rest lays against the front of the grille. Someone showed me a way to do it on the jazz owners club ehev on Facebook. I'll wait till the better weather and give it a go. Thanks
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Honda Jazz Mk4 2020 - / Re: Brake Hold..
« Last post by Lord Voltermore on January 15, 2026, 05:13:47 PM »Actually you are getting rid of RDMS , Road departure mitigation. Lane keeping (LKAS) is different, with an easy on/off switch on the steering wheel. Although it does twitch the steering if you try to cross a lane marking without indicating first. But a 'a rose by any other name' . RDMS is still annoying for some.
Actually, you get used to it.
I have to press "home" twice to get the main menu up on the dash. three presses to get rid of lane mitigation and "brake hold" is the quickest one to engage, with just one press.
But no offence intended here, you are not alone in confusing which of the various driver assist safety sytems is doing what. Some drivers might, by reading the manual again, and persevering with using the systems ,get a better understanding of why the system is reacting, and often anticipate when it might do so. (or circumstances when it might not) You learn to appreciate it more.
You may occasionally have to alter your driving slightly. Indicating for the benefit of the car , not just other road users, more positive use of steering and brakes rather than just letting the car drift towards the kerb etc. The car detects you are still in control of events and intend what is happening. It either doesnt intervene, or quickly stops doing so. IMO this driving is sometimes for the better. Drivers can become sloppy in their habits, not just more experienced.
It does need to be supervised., It wont always 'know' you have taken a conscious decision to cross that line,cut a corner etc But equally even the best drivers sometimes lose concentration. I'd rather little Gizmo often wrongly 'protests' when I know better than switch it off and possibly miss a genuine life saving 'nudge'.
I find that reacting to the occasional unecessary twitch on the steering etc from a virtual incident helps keep my reactions faster in the event of a genuine occurrence such as slide on ice, mud, loose gravel, thrown off course by lorry ruts etc. (I think we motorcyclists who have survived into old age may be more attuned to these possibilities )
I did find RDMS a bit over intrusive on my 2021 car. But the free dealer software update in 2022 was a noticeable improvement and the 2023 facelift better still. (unless I have learned to live with Gizmo better over the years
) Anyone who has been avoiding RDMS for a long time should perhaps give it another try.Other opinions are available
