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HJ52 KWS

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,455 mi
Last recorded94,455 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 KWS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 94,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer body sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,511 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 74,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 60,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,730 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 50,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 47,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,080 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 44,080 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 40,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,537 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,839 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 27,836 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn badly inner edge sujest new tyre/ tracking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,376 miles

all tyres perished

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,727 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2010 18,219 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,341 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,675 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,096 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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HJ52 KWS is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ52 KWS, 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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HJ52 KWS is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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