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LJ02 VKA

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,206 mi
Last recorded77,206 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 VKA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas various locations

Fail 17 Oct 2017 77,200 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas various locations

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,541 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,541 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,184 miles

o/s front fog light broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,593 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 12,070 miles

o/s/f starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2008 8,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2007 8,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,094 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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LJ02 VKA is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ02 VKA, 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 LJ02 VKA registered?

LJ02 VKA is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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