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DX02 LUW

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,007 mi
Last recorded67,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 LUW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 67,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 66,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 65,320 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,307 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 63,307 miles

Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,301 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 62,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 61,396 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 59,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut but not to cords

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,518 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,884 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,402 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,254 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 17,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,104 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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DX02 LUW is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DX02 LUW, 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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DX02 LUW is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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