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AE02 MVL

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,714 mi
Last recorded61,714 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MVL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2016 61,714 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH SIDE FRONT (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL AREA (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL (5.2.6)

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

NOISE FROM DRIVE BELT AREA

Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,795 miles

General corrosion to all areas

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,012 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 54,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Both sides outer C/V gaitor cracking

General corrosion to underside

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,807 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Outer c/v gaitors starting to crack

Very slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 22 Feb 2012 47,514 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 47,514 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,084 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Corrosion starting to underside

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,243 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 36,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,738 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,833 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Demio?

Based on 136,409 MOT tests across 10,090 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,600
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,090
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,070
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,472
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,970
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,593
brake binding 3,343
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AE02 MVL is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 54,250 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 Demio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,070 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 MVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Demio typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE02 MVL registered?

AE02 MVL is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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