2006 Mazda 2 1.4L Petrol · CX06 OWY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test on November 2025 at 156,230 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior due to critical tyre defects. The recurring mention of corrosion on structural components across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when they reach the point of an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 143,461 miles and the November 2025 test at 156,230 miles, the car covered 12,769 miles, showing steady annual usage. The high-end mileage of over 156,000 miles places significant stress on rubber components and suspension bushings, which aligns with the age of the chassis. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the front subframe and rear axle beam, as the tester flagged rust on these areas in late 2025. Corrosion on the brake back plates was noted in both 2024 and 2025, which can lead to seized calipers or premature brake failure if left untreated. The history of failing for exposed tyre cords and low tread depth across multiple axles suggests basic maintenance is neglected until necessary, necessitating a close check of the current set of tyres and alignment.