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222 TNY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,280 mi
Last recorded49,280 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 TNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,280 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,022 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe touching body

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe touching body

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 42,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn too 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre worn too 2.8 mm

Offside Rear tyre worn too 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,487 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low .

Offside Rear tyre worn low .

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,759 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,973 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,557 miles

small split in o/s wiper.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,253 miles

both front wiper blades are deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,106 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f drop link worn.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,701 miles

front inner pads worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 20,655 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 20,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 17,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 17,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,883 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 TNY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 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 TNY, 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 21 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 TNY registered?

222 TNY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is 222 TNY safe to buy?

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