2006 Mazda 2 1.4L Petrol · CE06 AGU

The 2022‑02‑14 MOT at 129,123 miles resulted in a pass, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. Since the 2016‑09‑26 test, the car has passed every subsequent inspection, suggesting a stable maintenance record with no major mechanical failures in the last six years, despite earlier failures that were subsequently corrected. Mileage has risen from 71,470 miles in the 2013 test to 129,123 miles in 2022, averaging about 6,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 20‑year‑old car. The 2020‑02‑22 to 2020‑02‑27 interval shows only a six‑mile increase, indicating a brief period of minimal use, while the jump from 2021‑02‑12 to 2022‑02‑14 adds nearly 7,000 miles, reflecting regular driving in the past year. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear shock absorbers for the documented fluid leak noted in the 2020‑02‑22 failure, examine the rear brake calipers for binding indicated in the 2022 test, and verify current tyre tread depth, as earlier records show tyres repeatedly near the legal limit. The 2016‑09‑26 failure on beam aim and the 2015‑09‑29 tyre wear warnings suggest checking headlamp alignment and washer fluid levels, while missing load‑spreading washers on the offside rear seat belt anchorage and the presence of a child seat that restricts adult belt inspection point to a need to verify seat belt integrity and correct fitting. Finally, the buyer should look for any signs of structural rust or corrosion on the chassis and wheel arches, which have not been recorded but could develop given the vehicle’s age and mileage, and confirm that the oil leak observed in 2020 remains minor and has not worsened.