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OE51 BKU

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,858 mi
Last recorded85,858 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 BKU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,310 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosin on osr outrigger

Fail 24 Apr 2013 84,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosin on osr outrigger

osf brake binding

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,995 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 82,405 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,405 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 77,865 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,391 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 69,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,988 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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OE51 BKU is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE51 BKU, 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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OE51 BKU is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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