2005 Nissan 350 Z 3.5L Petrol · MP55 RNO

The Nissan 350 Z presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile, with its most recent MOT on 12 November 2025 passing cleanly at 116,447 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean bill of health follows a failure just four days earlier on 8 November 2025 at the identical mileage, where all four tyres fell below or near the 1.6mm legal minimum tread depth. The pattern suggests the previous owner addressed the tyre issue promptly between the two tests, and no mechanical or structural faults have surfaced in the record. Maintenance trends appear stable, with no recurring advisories or repeat failures indicating a worsening condition. The mileage context is notable. At 116,447 miles over roughly 21 years, the annual average sits at approximately 5,545 miles, which is low for a vehicle of this age and type. The MOT record shows no significant mileage gaps or rapid accumulation between the two November 2025 entries, both logged at exactly 116,447 miles, implying the car may have stood unused for a period before the tests. Low annual use can preserve mechanical components but also raises questions about prolonged standing, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, dried seals, and moisture-related corrosion in brake lines and fuel system components. A buyer should inspect the underside thoroughly for structural corrosion, particularly around sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as these are common deterioration areas on older sports cars that may have spent extended periods stationary. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and dampers deserve close attention, since low-mileage vehicles can still suffer from perished rubber and seized components due to age rather than use. Brake discs, calipers, and flexible hoses should be checked for corrosion and binding, as sitting vehicles frequently develop surface rust on braking components and seized sliding mechanisms. The tyre failure in November 2025, while resolved, warrants scrutiny of wheel alignment and suspension geometry. Uneven wear patterns on the front tyres noted during the failed test suggest possible toe or camber misalignment that may have been corrected along with the tyre replacement, or may persist. A thorough test drive and four-wheel alignment check would confirm whether the issue was fully resolved. Overall, the MOT record is reassuringly clean, but the low-mileage, long-age profile demands an in-person inspection focused on age-related deterioration rather than wear alone.