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MC02 BXW

2002 Mazda Demio

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,492 mi
Last recorded82,492 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 BXW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 82,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 82,412 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 78,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2015 78,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 75,070 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management indicator light on

air bag warning light inoperative

Fail 2 Aug 2014 75,058 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management indicator light on

Fail 28 Jun 2013 69,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,897 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 65,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,209 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,209 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,258 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,576 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,517 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 41,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,757 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 33,757 miles

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

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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MC02 BXW is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MC02 BXW, 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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MC02 BXW is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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