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M5 HWC

2002 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,733 mi
Last recorded39,733 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 39,733 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 39,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 38,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 37,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 36,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,465 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 33,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 26,505 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,652 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,982 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,809 miles

corrosion on suspension parts & corrosion on offside front brake discs inner face

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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M5 HWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M5 HWC, 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 M5 HWC registered?

M5 HWC is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is M5 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 HWC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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