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HF52 OVL

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

100,942 mi
Last recorded100,942 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 OVL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 100,942 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 100,862 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 96,579 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 96,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor corner box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing forward lower section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 92,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underfloor box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underwing foward lower section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 88,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 88,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,273 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 85,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,864 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 78,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,151 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 74,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,936 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,125 miles

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

Front registration plate is cracked, but not likely to be misread.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,553 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,003 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight brake bind from front brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,433 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,045 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 26,042 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 22 Aug 2005 20,295 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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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HF52 OVL is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HF52 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

HF52 OVL is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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