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LV52 BYM

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,073 mi
Last recorded91,073 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 BYM
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,073 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 91,073 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working x2 sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,334 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,334 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside/nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,005 miles

rear lower axle bushes worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 76,945 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear lower axle bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,037 miles

REPAIRS TO OUTER SILLS

cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear axle bushes worn

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,890 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear axle bushes worn

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,214 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 59,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer sills corroded.

underside of vehicle very corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 59,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

large piece of metal in tread of offside rear tyre

surface corrosion in both rear outer sills

Fail 27 Sep 2011 56,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

surface corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,072 miles

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

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

surface corrosion on both rear outer sills

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,229 miles

front brake pads 4/5000 miles left

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,404 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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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LV52 BYM 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 63.2%.

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 LV52 BYM, 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 LV52 BYM registered?

LV52 BYM is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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