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2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,910 mi
Last recorded96,910 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 VPN
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 96,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,272 miles

airbag warning lamp flickering on and off

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,562 miles

chassis corroded in several places

Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,562 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

chassis corroded in several places

Pass 1 Sep 2014 76,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,543 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,583 miles

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,872 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,648 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,510 miles

all 4 brake flexys ferrulls rusting

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,633 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 35,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,202 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,622 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 24,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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MA02 VPN is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA02 VPN, 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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MA02 VPN is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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