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AE52 VMJ

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,238 mi
Last recorded106,238 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VMJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

slight oil leak under the car

Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,830 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,864 miles

CLONKING NOISE ON FRONT SUSPENSION.

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 79,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

CLONKING NOISE ON FRONT SUSPENSION.

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,230 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW AND NEED REPLACING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,467 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread depth.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,338 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,714 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 16 Jun 2011 55,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,091 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,740 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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AE52 VMJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE52 VMJ, 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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AE52 VMJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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