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DF02 VZL

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,142 mi
Last recorded81,142 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 VZL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 81,142 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear axle frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s o/s c.v. boots slightly perished

Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,142 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s rear axle frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s o/s c.v. boots slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 77,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,555 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,632 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 74,632 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,240 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,240 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,225 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 64,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,490 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 57,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,415 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,953 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,420 miles

nearside rear tyre has lumps in the tred, just ok for MOT.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,286 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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DF02 VZL is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF02 VZL, 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 DF02 VZL registered?

DF02 VZL is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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