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HN02 VBY

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,895 mi
Last recorded168,895 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 VBY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 168,895 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Aug 2014 168,895 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Aug 2013 155,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 155,201 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 139,351 miles

both outer c v boots starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2011 125,519 miles

Air bag light on.

Both N/S tyres damaged on outer sidewall but not to cords.

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge of tread down to 2.5mm and tread slightly out of shape. Keep a check.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil dampness on O/S steering rack boot believed to be engine oil.

Oil leak

Rear bumper, boot lid and O/S/F wing damaged.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 112,776 miles

rear axle bushers worn

slight engine oil leck

o/s/f fog light brocken

Pass 10 Aug 2009 92,627 miles

Engine has bad oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 95,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine has bad oil leak.

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,504 miles

off side rear tyre going out of shape front tyres wearing

Fail 30 Jul 2008 73,504 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre going out of shape front tyres wearing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 55,264 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,594 miles

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

o/s/f fog light glass broken

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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HN02 VBY is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HN02 VBY, 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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HN02 VBY is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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