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AU02 VHR

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,642 mi
Last recorded90,642 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VHR
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2014 90,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

general underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2013 80,174 miles

exhaust corroded

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Feb 2013 80,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,850 miles

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2012 69,850 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,472 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,592 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,888 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,924 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 35,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,454 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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AU02 VHR is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AU02 VHR, 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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AU02 VHR is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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