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677 ALF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,522 mi
Last recorded116,522 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration677 ALF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 116,522 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2025 111,744 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all wings corroded

centre to rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2024 109,473 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slight surface rust outer cill

Pass 9 May 2023 107,881 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

hand brake leaver has slight travel

under seal applied

Pass 19 May 2022 106,435 miles

high handbrake travel

ns number plate light not working

stick on number plate on front

Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 105,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,056 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,049 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,213 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 86,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,178 miles

all tyres in poor condition

n/s outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres in poor condition

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2015 78,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal poor condition

Pass 24 May 2014 66,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,769 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,032 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,844 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,032 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 36,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,536 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 20,984 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 20,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 14,137 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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677 ALF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 66,854 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 677 ALF, 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 24 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 677 ALF registered?

677 ALF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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