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222 RXX

2006 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,665 mi
Last recorded30,665 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 RXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,665 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 26,084 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 26,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 25,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 25,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on there shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tech and holder ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 25,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on there shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tech and holder ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned screen and wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 24,111 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON SHOULDER(S)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,001 miles

Front tyres worn on the shoulder(s)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 17,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,977 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 13,071 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,793 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 7,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 5,386 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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222 RXX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 222 RXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 222 RXX registered?

222 RXX is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is 222 RXX safe to buy?

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