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J222 OOM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,278 mi
Last recorded49,278 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 OOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 49,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 47,158 miles

All underside of vehicle has been heavily covered in underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,830 miles

All underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 46,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,138 miles

All underside of vehicle is covered in under seal

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,252 miles

Underside of vehicle has been covered in sealer

Pass 19 Aug 2021 44,219 miles

All underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,462 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,224 miles

All four tyres have cracks in side walls

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,972 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 17,422 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 16,547 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 15,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 14,304 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 13,260 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,321 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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J222 OOM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J222 OOM, 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 J222 OOM registered?

J222 OOM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is J222 OOM safe to buy?

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