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MV02 GDU

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,057 mi
Last recorded55,057 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 GDU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 55,057 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,967 miles

underbody corrosion sills,rear axle etc

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,041 miles

front outer cv boots splitting

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear axle bushes splitting

various underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,072 miles

corrosion on sills

front outer cv boots deteriorating

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Mar 2017 47,072 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on sills

front outer cv boots deteriorating

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,938 miles

rear axle bushes splitting

rear sills corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,637 miles

front outer cv boots cracking

rear axle corroded and bushes starting to split

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,780 miles

front outer cv boots deteriorated

rear axle corroded and bushes starting to split

slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,867 miles

front outer cv boots starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,018 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,500 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,111 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 26,111 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,187 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,457 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 18,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,316 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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MV02 GDU is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV02 GDU, 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 MV02 GDU registered?

MV02 GDU is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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