I have no experience of owning a mk2 but I see plenty around and have been in a few.
The looks have made it more acceptable to a slightly younger demographic(!) I probably would not have chosen a mk1 or mk2 based on looks. This is obviously not an objectively good or bad thing but if it was Honda's intent then it has worked - at least in my case.
My wife wanted a smaller car that *had* to have 5 doors and seats and so we looked at: Micra, Juke, Polo, Ibiza, Corsa, Clio, Fabia, Yaris. We were really tempted by the Yaris as there were come excellent deals. I suggested we should look at Honda and the Jazz mk3 clearly offers the best big car experience in a small car package.
I was concerned about the new 1.3 as it is NOT nippy - but could not really justify the 1.5 as we are hoping my eldest daughter will use this car as a learner (and perhaps a 1st car) - however you can make progress if you work then engine and gears.
I like the gear change action (wife does not) though I find the lever and knob a bit cheap!
On the motorway with cruise control at 70 it feels far better than I expected.
It's not perfect but I am hoping it will be stress free for the next 10 yrs of ownership.