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HJ52 KWV

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,877 mi
Last recorded94,877 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 KWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 94,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2023 89,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

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))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,338 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2021 82,280 miles

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,128 miles

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2020 81,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake discs poor condition

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,811 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 76,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 76,959 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,308 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,308 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,357 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,001 miles

both rear outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 63,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

both rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,615 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,032 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,701 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 21,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 9,573 miles

small cracks in all tyre treads

Fail 17 Jun 2009 9,572 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

small cracks in all tyre treads

Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,395 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,721 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 8,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 5,291 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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HJ52 KWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ52 KWV, 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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HJ52 KWV is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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