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LX52 PCV

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

54,424 mi
Last recorded54,424 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 PCV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 54,424 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner and outer sills both sides / and rear suspension components heavily corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 54,424 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner and outer sills both sides / and rear suspension components heavily corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 51,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive in wheel arches / both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security heavy corrosion to rear inner and outer sills , and body / underside. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 51,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security heavy corrosion to rear inner and outer sills , and body / underside. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,096 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear outer sills poorly repaired , both sides inner and outer. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer rear sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 44,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill , in wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear outer sills poorly repaired , both sides inner and outer. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer rear sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 37,632 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear outer sills, poor repair on both sides.

Fail 18 Mar 2021 37,632 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear outer sills, poor repair on both sides.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,527 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner an outer seal corroded (repair not great) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear tyres heavily perished 165/70/R13 79T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,959 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 34,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 34,712 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,744 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,430 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,205 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 30,202 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,234 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,659 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 21,659 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,763 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 16,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,946 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 10,614 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 10,614 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 PCV is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LX52 PCV, 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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LX52 PCV is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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