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FY52 DFN

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,218 mi
Last recorded55,218 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 DFN
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 55,218 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 55,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have deep cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,635 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill correding (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to split

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill correding (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,090 miles

the side walls of both front tyres have deep cracks

Fail 15 Mar 2017 51,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

the side walls of both front tyres have deep cracks

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,669 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

cracks in sidewalls of nearside and offside front tyres

cracks in treads of both rear tyres

small split in nearside front wiper blade

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,665 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

small cracks in outer sidewalls of both front tyres

some corrosion around front suspension parts

Fail 16 Apr 2015 49,664 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

small cracks in outer sidewalls of both front tyres

some corrosion around front suspension parts

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,989 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,829 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 45,782 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,225 miles

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,225 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,733 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,479 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,460 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,541 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,778 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,315 miles

rear brakes just in balance

Pass 31 Aug 2005 13,256 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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FY52 DFN is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY52 DFN, 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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FY52 DFN is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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