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AP02 DFY

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,540 mi
Last recorded131,540 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DFY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 131,540 miles

Nearside Front light dmaged

Offside Rear light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper cracked

Fail 8 Aug 2022 131,540 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front light dmaged

Offside Rear light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front light damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corroded underneath

front bumper damaged

rear seats folded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 125,948 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front light damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corroded underneath

front bumper damaged

rear seats folded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front light damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underneath corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 111,676 miles

underneath corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front light damaged

Offside Rear light damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2018 101,264 miles

Nearside Front light damaged

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

Offside Rear light damaged

underneath of car corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 100,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,966 miles

advise windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2017 90,946 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Warning light flashing (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Equipment at the rear, couldn't test seat belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' A few chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' A few chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 90,946 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Warning light flashing (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Equipment at the rear, couldn't test seat belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' A few chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' A few chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,445 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,700 miles

Corrosion evident on underside of vehicle

OS Track Rod (inner joint) has slight play

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,710 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 53,694 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,416 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 45,416 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,933 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 27,082 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 23,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 23,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 20,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 18,048 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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AP02 DFY is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP02 DFY, 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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AP02 DFY is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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