2002 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · HS52 AAU
2002 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2002. Recorded mileage 109,287 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1840cc
HS52 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 109,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HS52 AAU Mileage History
- 24/11/2023105,565 mi
- 25/11/2024107,768 mi+2,203 mi
- 22/05/2025107,788 mi+20 mi
- 05/06/2025107,789 mi+1 mi
- 15/05/2026109,287 mi+1,498 mi
Average of roughly 1,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HS52 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mazda Mx-5 (HS52 AAU) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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