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HG02 WVJ

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,721 mi
Last recorded43,721 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 WVJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 43,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 40,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember, anti-roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 40,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember, anti-roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion though out vehicle

long hand brake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2023 37,510 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion throughout

Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,340 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 13 May 2021 35,452 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2020 35,006 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2020 35,004 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 22 May 2019 33,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 31,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 30,184 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear from tank to fuel filter

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight smear from wipers

Pass 20 May 2016 28,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 22 May 2014 24,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 23,383 miles

damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 25 May 2012 21,601 miles

slight damage to nearside front bumper

Pass 27 May 2011 19,666 miles

slight damage to nearside front bumper & fog lamp misalined

Pass 24 May 2010 17,304 miles

damage to nearside front bumper & fog lamp misaligned

Pass 22 May 2009 15,041 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,361 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,533 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 9,436 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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HG02 WVJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 HG02 WVJ, 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 HG02 WVJ registered?

HG02 WVJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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The MOT history for HG02 WVJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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