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H52 RNY

2002 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

178,336 mi
Last recorded178,336 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH52 RNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 178,336 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 175,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 173,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 170,764 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 170,762 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 167,912 miles

oil leaks.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 164,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 159,401 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 155,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 151,651 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 147,087 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 147,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 140,698 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 133,509 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 126,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 120,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 115,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 108,061 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 108,053 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 95,259 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 93,845 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 92,978 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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H52 RNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H52 RNY, 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 H52 RNY registered?

H52 RNY is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is H52 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H52 RNY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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