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DV02 HBJ

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,346 mi
Last recorded147,346 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 HBJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 147,346 miles

front to rear brake pipes and fuel lines starting to corrode

rear coil springs difficult to inspect at top

rear subframe front bushes slightly deteriorated

slight misfire on engine

slight misting of oil around power steering pipes

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Oct 2013 147,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front to rear brake pipes and fuel lines starting to corrode

rear coil springs difficult to inspect at top

rear subframe front bushes slightly deteriorated

slight misfire on engine

slight misting of oil around power steering pipes

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2012 137,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 123,727 miles

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,719 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)

near side front door mirror body loose ,insecure.

very slight binding on near side rear brake.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 90,544 miles

o/s rear handbrake reading slightly lower then n/s

Pass 8 Oct 2008 74,661 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 58,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear subframe front bushes starting to split

front brake pads getting low

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,771 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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DV02 HBJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV02 HBJ, 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 DV02 HBJ registered?

DV02 HBJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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The MOT history for DV02 HBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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