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LY51 OZA

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,799 mi
Last recorded70,799 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 OZA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,799 miles

Rear AXLE CORRODED

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 70,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,238 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,828 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres 13 years old!

Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,104 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 63,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,736 miles

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2018 58,286 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,575 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,018 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,751 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,204 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,882 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,336 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,628 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,232 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 17,895 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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LY51 OZA is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LY51 OZA, 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 LY51 OZA registered?

LY51 OZA is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is LY51 OZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 OZA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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