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HW02 LJZ

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,123 mi
Last recorded95,123 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 LJZ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 95,123 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 95,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

WET test

Fail 11 Jan 2016 92,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

WET test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edges have NO tread (possible tracking fault)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 89,876 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres inner edges have NO tread (possible tracking fault)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,182 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 86,182 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,832 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,539 miles

airbag light on

nearside front tyre inner edge is stepped and feathering (possible tracking fault)

offside front tyre inner edge has NO tread (possible tracking fault)

rear axle bushes(nearside and offside) starting to debond

Fail 5 Jan 2012 74,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

nearside front tyre inner edge is stepped and feathering (possible tracking fault)

offside front tyre inner edge has NO tread (possible tracking fault)

rear axle bushes(nearside and offside) starting to debond

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front track controll arm bushes cracked/perished

nearside front tyre has wear on outside(possible tracking fault)

offside front tyre has wear on inside (possible tracking fault

offside steering rack tie rod (track rod) has play in inner ball joint

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 21 Dec 2010 64,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front track controll arm bushes cracked/perished

nearside front tyre has wear on outside(possible tracking fault)

offside front tyre has wear on inside (possible tracking fault

offside steering rack tie rod (track rod) has play in inner ball joint

rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 24 Nov 2009 56,467 miles

air bag light on

both front cv boots starting to perish

both front lower trailing arm bushes perishing

both rear axle bushes starting to split

nsr tyre is punctured

Pass 21 Nov 2008 44,979 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 44,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge...screw in o/s/f tyre...o/s/f woiper blade staarting to split

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,248 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 40,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 29,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 23,956 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 LJZ is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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