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FA02 BKV

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 102,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 102,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 92,393 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,130 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated/rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,026 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN

Fail 25 Jul 2011 77,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/COMPONENTS/PRESCRIBED AREAS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

REAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN

Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,821 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 62,398 miles

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

rear subframe bushes worn/perished

travel on handbrake lever efficiency ok at test

Pass 27 May 2008 55,758 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 55,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 32,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 23,017 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 BKV is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FA02 BKV, 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 BKV is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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