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LY51 YFX

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,679 mi
Last recorded69,679 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 69,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,788 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,174 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,794 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,597 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush and perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush and perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished in tread patern

both rear tyres perished in tread pattern

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,756 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear axle mount bushes starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,768 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,535 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,804 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,043 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,860 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,525 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,520 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 16,403 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,046 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 YFX is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

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

Is LY51 YFX safe to buy?

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