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HW52 ARX

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,235 mi
Last recorded76,235 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 ARX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,990 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 75,990 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and center rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 74,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres cracked and perishing

front brake pads getting low

rear axle attachment rubber bush deteriorated ) (nearside and offside

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,776 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

various rubber bushes slightly perished

various signs of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Jun 2016 65,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres bald on outer edges

various rubber bushes slightly perished

various signs of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,127 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

various rubber bushes and components perished

various signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2015 63,127 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre worn/bald on edge

various rubber bushes and components perished

various signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on i/s edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,307 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,390 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 44,390 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,423 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 36,132 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,713 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,012 miles

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

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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HW52 ARX is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HW52 ARX, 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 HW52 ARX registered?

HW52 ARX is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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