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HF02 GWC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,581 mi
Last recorded69,581 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 GWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 69,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 66,931 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,334 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 65,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 62,560 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,662 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,756 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BADLY RUSTING...

GENERAL CHASSIS RUSTING..

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 60,751 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BADLY RUSTING...

GENERAL CHASSIS RUSTING..

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,578 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,255 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 53,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,898 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,788 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,045 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 50,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,308 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,805 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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HF02 GWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF02 GWC, 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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HF02 GWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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