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AO52 NTF

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,455 mi
Last recorded36,455 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 NTF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

the whole underside is covered with stone chip very little visibility to check any further corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2025 36,437 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear inner sill section insufficient repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front lower floor section split (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear inner lower sill section insufficient repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

the whole underside is covered with stone chip very little visibility to check any further corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2024 35,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body sealed

Fail 14 Aug 2024 35,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded full of foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear chassi leg corroded + bent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all car under cover in under seal

corrosion in progress

rear panel corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,841 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os behinde wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

back panel croaded but not structural

vehicle has had hevey use of underseal underbody

Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,761 miles

Light corrosion under car.

Fail 11 Feb 2021 35,761 miles

Light corrosion under car.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 33,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,108 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 29,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,880 miles

under body corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2017 25,871 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

under body corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2016 16,225 miles

Light corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 6,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 6,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,422 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,363 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 5,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 4,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 3,458 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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AO52 NTF is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO52 NTF, 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 AO52 NTF registered?

AO52 NTF is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AO52 NTF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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