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GN52 HXF

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

123,559 mi
Last recorded123,559 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 HXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,559 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 123,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,480 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 115,474 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2023 112,860 miles

under body surface rust front to rear

Pass 17 Feb 2022 105,092 miles

under carriage undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2021 103,444 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,110 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 103,107 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Engine light on

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch / chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 101,674 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 99,438 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 95,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,351 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 91,351 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,852 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,430 miles

Advise front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Aug 2011 85,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Advise front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 83,739 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,957 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 81,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,931 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 71,454 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise power steering pipes over the power steering rack slight corrision

Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,568 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 59,568 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 45,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 37,570 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 37,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GN52 HXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN52 HXF registered?

GN52 HXF is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GN52 HXF safe to buy?

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