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DK52 TAV

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,426 mi
Last recorded116,426 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 TAV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 116,426 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis corroded offside rear

cut in the offside front tyre sidewall

nearside front brake binding when turned by hand

Pass 13 Aug 2015 112,592 miles

Offside Front tyre has small cut in outer wall

Offside Rear chassis started to corrode

drivers belt slightly freyed

Fail 10 Aug 2015 112,540 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has small cut in outer wall

Offside Rear chassis started to corrode

drivers belt slightly freyed

Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 107,381 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,956 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 101,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn very low

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,848 miles

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2012 95,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 88,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,725 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,510 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 32,152 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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DK52 TAV is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK52 TAV, 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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DK52 TAV is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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