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HW02 BVC

2002 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,814 mi
Last recorded116,814 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 BVC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 116,814 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Different size tyres front and rear axles

Nearside rear light slight damage

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

Pass 28 May 2024 107,457 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear light slight damage

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 107,415 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear light slight damage

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,582 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 100,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 83,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 79,337 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,951 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,567 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 72,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,938 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,663 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 60,663 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,142 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,082 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 48,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,963 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 42,963 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,122 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,441 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,727 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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HW02 BVC is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 HW02 BVC, 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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HW02 BVC is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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