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LX52 PBF

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,741 mi
Last recorded66,741 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 PBF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,741 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front anti roll bar bushes poor

both rear axle bushes perishing

corrosion to both lower door sills

nearside front headlamp aim poor

Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,323 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,189 miles

various corrosion to under vehicle areas

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,107 miles

both front tyres close wear bars

both rear inner door sills corrosion

both rear tyres cracking through age

management light on

offside rear lower door sill corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,684 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 55,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,752 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,096 miles

slight corrosion both rear inner door sills

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,761 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,148 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f + o/s/f light corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2009 36,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 23,341 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 23,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 23,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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LX52 PBF is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX52 PBF, 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 LX52 PBF registered?

LX52 PBF is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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