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HG52 WNR

2002 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,701 mi
Last recorded120,701 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 WNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 120,701 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 10 Jul 2024 116,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 113,664 miles

Underside and components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 112,518 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,907 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 109,845 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle heavily pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily corroded

Front Advise both front headlamps starting to mist over affecting light output

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2019 105,880 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,708 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 103,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,341 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,247 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,246 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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,500 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,183 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,183 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 60,584 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,455 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 55,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,514 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 47,514 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 42,209 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,710 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2005 32,357 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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HG52 WNR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG52 WNR, 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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HG52 WNR is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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