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N22 ALP

2002 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,901 mi
Last recorded54,901 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 ALP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 54,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 50,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,962 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 48,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (and very slight cracking/perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 47,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (and very slight cracking/perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (poor connection) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,548 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 45,548 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,514 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 44,511 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,606 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 43,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,229 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,623 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 40,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,491 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,525 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil on & around the subframe

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,253 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

all tyre's cracking between tread

Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,626 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,168 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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N22 ALP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N22 ALP, 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 N22 ALP registered?

N22 ALP is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is N22 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 ALP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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