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M40 LAR

2002 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,784 mi
Last recorded75,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 LAR
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2025 75,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 64,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,818 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 62,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,882 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 61,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 60,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,981 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 56,259 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls slight perishing.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 56,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and perishing

offside and nearside rear tyres sidewalls slight perishing.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,212 miles

slight deterioration offside and nearside headlamp lenses.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,058 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,321 miles

slight windscreen damage.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,508 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,682 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,738 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,834 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 39,344 miles

front brake disc pads worn.

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,657 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,279 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 37,263 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and pads worn

offside rear tyre worn and perished

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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M40 LAR is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M40 LAR, 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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M40 LAR is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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