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FA02 BHX

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,234 mi
Last recorded138,234 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BHX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 138,234 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 138,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 123,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 116,219 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 116,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 58,301 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Rear axle mounting bushes delaminating

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,387 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

ns outer sill corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2015 47,166 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding

ns outer sill corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 23,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 20,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,328 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,568 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,107 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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FA02 BHX is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FA02 BHX, 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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FA02 BHX is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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