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WF52 HJN

2002 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,415 mi
Last recorded93,415 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-566,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 HJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 93,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2026 93,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2025 92,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 92,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,680 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 90,680 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,773 miles

Nearside Rear sill end corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 89,773 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill end corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 87,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,564 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,938 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 71,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,730 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,351 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 62,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light staying on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 56,055 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,189 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 50,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 46,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,772 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,385 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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WF52 HJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF52 HJN, 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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WF52 HJN is a 2002 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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