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HF52 FVJ

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,187 mi
Last recorded83,187 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FVJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,187 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer and inner sills under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 83,187 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer and inner sills under body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,652 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,220 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 79,193 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,704 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70r13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 73,791 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,449 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 71,449 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,484 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 69,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,050 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,115 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,017 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,892 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

b oth rear tyres have cracks on the inner side wall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,892 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

b oth rear tyres have cracks on the inner side wall

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,155 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,490 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 337,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,540 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 27,540 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 14 Aug 2006 21,043 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 16,468 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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HF52 FVJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF52 FVJ, 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 HF52 FVJ registered?

HF52 FVJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is HF52 FVJ safe to buy?

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