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LN52 VBY

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,265 mi
Last recorded74,265 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 VBY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 74,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 68,706 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 68,706 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,152 miles

Front Bumper loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 62,152 miles

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

Front Bumper loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,469 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to legal limit

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit is cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2015 43,088 miles

front tyres tread getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,170 miles

back seat folded down

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 41,170 miles

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

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

back seat folded down

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,465 miles

n/s/r light unit damage

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,909 miles

n/s/r light unit damage

Fail 26 Oct 2012 35,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r light unit damage

Pass 26 May 2011 25,601 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2010 22,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 16,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 7,420 miles

Offside front tyre outer side wall damage, cords not showing.

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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LN52 VBY is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LN52 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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What year was LN52 VBY registered?

LN52 VBY is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LN52 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 VBY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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