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MT52 FWG

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,283 mi
Last recorded152,283 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 FWG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2017 152,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system slightly corroded centre & rear and joint flange.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sills full length (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sills full length (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 152,281 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 151,727 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 151,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 141,218 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 141,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 129,644 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 117,092 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 117,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 107,042 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 107,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres and N/S/R tyres wearing on inner and outer edges ( almost bald)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,955 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,074 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking

front brake pads worn low

front brakes uneven braking

front n/s brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 26 Nov 2007 81,309 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,441 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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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MT52 FWG is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MT52 FWG, 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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MT52 FWG is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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