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AV52 ZSG

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,600 mi
Last recorded86,600 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ZSG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 86,600 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,543 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 84,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 83,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,647 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 82,647 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 81,040 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 81,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,659 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 76,748 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 76,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,009 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 15 Apr 2015 72,854 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 72,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,149 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 67,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,244 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,841 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,950 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 52,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,758 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,302 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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AV52 ZSG is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AV52 ZSG, 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 AV52 ZSG registered?

AV52 ZSG is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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