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W599 ALA

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,666 mi
Last recorded70,666 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW599 ALA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 70,666 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS ARE WORN

POWER STEERING PIPE AT FRONT OF SUMP IS WEEPING FLUID

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS SHOWING SURFACE CORROSION/RUST IN ALL PLACES

Fail 29 Sep 2025 70,663 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 70,634 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION IS CORRODED AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS ARE LOOKING WEAK FROM CORROSION (METAL GONE THIN )

OIL LEAK NOTICED

OIL LEAK NOTICED

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,955 miles

SURFACE CORROSION/RUST IS VISIBLE IN MOST PLACES UNDER CAR ESPECIALLY FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,916 miles

CORROSION IS VISIBLE IN ALL AREAS

OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT IS WORN-ONLY JUST PASSED MOT CRITERIA

Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake imbalance only just met requirements 24%

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,614 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,554 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 61,554 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat section to Centre section Joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,477 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,940 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,304 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,512 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 35,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,628 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,564 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,077 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 27,077 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 23,420 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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W599 ALA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W599 ALA, 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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W599 ALA is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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