2006 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · CV56 FCM

The 2006 Honda Jazz presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 16 March 2026 at 88,886 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the surrounding test history shows administrative or presentation anomalies rather than mechanical decline. The most recent pass closes a sequence of three tests inside nine days where the vehicle failed on 7 March and 16 March at 88,874 and 88,882 miles, then passed the same day at 88,886 miles, all with no defects logged. The odometer reads 88,886 miles against a 20-year lifespan, equating to roughly 4,444 miles per year and confirming very light use for its age. A gap exists between the 16 October 2024 test at 85,176 miles and the March 2026 cluster at 88,800-plus miles, during which the car covered about 3,700 miles over seventeen months. The recorded jumps of eight and twelve miles between consecutive March 2026 tests suggest short pre-test movements rather than accumulated driving, and the clean defect columns across all entries indicate no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. Low mileage Hondas of this era often hide perished rubber components, stale brake fluid, and surface rust on sills or subframes not captured by an MOT with zero advisories. The repeated zero-defect failures without stated reasons warrant scrutiny of the testing station's documentation, but no recurring mechanical fault emerges from the record itself. Verify the V5C and MOT test certificates to confirm the unexplained October 2024 and March 2026 failures were administrative and not concealed emissions or lighting issues. Inspect coil springs, exhaust hangers, and handbrake operation in person before purchase, as these consumables degrade with age irrespective of the sparse history shown.