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GN52 HWZ

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,558 mi
Last recorded46,558 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 HWZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 46,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 45,959 miles

both rear inner arches are corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,360 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 43,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 41,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,794 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,911 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,074 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 30,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,552 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,703 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 27,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,896 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,225 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,400 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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GN52 HWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GN52 HWZ, 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 GN52 HWZ registered?

GN52 HWZ is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is GN52 HWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 HWZ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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