MAZDA MX-5 HS52AAU has 24 MOTs

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This 2002 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 109,287 miles 2 months ago on Friday 15th May 2026 at 10:03.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 4th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

HS52AAU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH JUNE 2027109,287 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 20254TH JUNE 2026107,789 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED22ND MAY 2025107,788 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 2024107,768 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. DANGEROUS - Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Opening Up On Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Alternator Belt Missing (auxillary Belt)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  11. MAJOR - Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting O/s And N/s Rear Sills Inner And Outer Seriously Corroded And Falling Apart (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202321ST DECEMBER 2024105,565 MI
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 202221ST DECEMBER 2023104,966 MI
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2022104,962 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Both Front Chassis At Anti Roll Bar Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202121ST DECEMBER 2022104,594 MI
PASSED15TH JULY 20204TH AUGUST 2021100,402 MI
FAILED15TH JULY 2020100,399 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JULY 20194TH AUGUST 202098,160 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JULY 20184TH AUGUST 201995,157 MI
FAILED12TH JULY 201895,141 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  3. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Hydraulic Brake Calliper Leaking And Braking Performance Affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20174TH AUGUST 201890,419 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Nearside Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Nearside And Offside (2.2.c.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Four Discs Corroded And Scored (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Nearside And Offside Lower Ball Joints (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Nearside And Offside Upper Ball Joints (2.4.g.2)
FAILED29TH JULY 201790,023 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.3.a.1)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Upper Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Sides (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Sides (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Sides (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 201122ND DECEMBER 201244,532 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Disc's Are In Poor Condition On Inner Faces Due To Corrosion .
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 201016TH DECEMBER 201141,450 MI
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 200939,770 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 200916TH DECEMBER 201039,770 MI
PASSED30TH MAY 200929TH MAY 201038,131 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 200830TH NOVEMBER 200935,860 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 200730TH NOVEMBER 200832,374 MI
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 200629TH NOVEMBER 200728,997 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 200529TH NOVEMBER 200625,005 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

HS52AAU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

HS52AAU MOT Comments

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HS52AAU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 109,287 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,554 miles

HS52AAU FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration HS52AAU was manufactured on Friday 29th November 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 109,287 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 4,554 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means HS52AAU has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 27 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 15 Major, 2 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does HS52AAU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 30th June 2026 HS52AAU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is HS52AAU Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 30th June 2026 HS52AAU does have Tax. Read more

When does HS52AAU Tax expire?

The current Tax for HS52AAU will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does HS52AAU MOT expire?

The current MOT for HS52AAU will expire in 11 months on Friday 4th June 2027. Read more

When did HS52AAU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for HS52AAU was on Friday 15th May 2026 at 10:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has HS52AAU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for HS52AAU we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has HS52AAU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for HS52AAU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is HS52AAU?

HS52AAU is registered as a 2002 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has HS52AAU done?

The odometer reading for HS52AAU at the last MOT in May 2026 was 109,287 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,554 miles per year. Read more

How old is HS52AAU?

The vehicle HS52AAU was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th November 2002. Read more

What colour is HS52AAU?

The official colour of HS52AAU is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does HS52AAU have?

HS52AAU has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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