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Honda Jazz Mk2 2008-2015 / Re: 2014 Jazz Purchase Advice

« Last post by 2robbie2 on Today at 04:21:54 AM »

I think it will be a safe enough purchase Jazzy - and its geographic location & low mileage should have reduced the risk of any rust. I think the underseal is a wise investment - I haven't done it myself, but have considered it (I just don't know enough about it to have convinced myself to do it yet).

Good luck!

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.

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

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) !!