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BT52 FCY

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,509 mi
Last recorded76,509 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FCY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 73,608 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 68,134 miles

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

Rear General corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2023 68,134 miles

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

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

Rear General corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 59,715 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 48,616 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,665 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,247 miles

front brake pads are @ 50% worn

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,561 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,636 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,534 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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BT52 FCY 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 90.9%.

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 BT52 FCY, 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 BT52 FCY registered?

BT52 FCY is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BT52 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 FCY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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