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GN52 HXW

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,315 mi
Last recorded45,315 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 HXW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,315 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 41,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 40,046 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes and associated arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 39,756 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 39,756 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,747 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak light misting

Front Undertray fitted

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear has light (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,756 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 36,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 34,875 miles

Front brake discs scored and pitted on inner face

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,875 miles

Front brake discs scored and pitted on inner face

Offside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,811 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,032 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,974 miles

All underbody metalwork corroded

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Rear of outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,770 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,725 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,974 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 9,355 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 HXW is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

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

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