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OU02 LMY

2002 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 LMY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,377 miles

both inner and outer sills under sealed

front and rear inner and outer archs under sealed

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 Aug 2020 63,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 63,502 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear fuel pipes starting corrode

starting to corrode near rear axle mount

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,247 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,931 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2015 54,795 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,789 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 47,466 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,842 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,687 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 29,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 15,375 miles

strong advise nearside and offside front tyre treads worn on inner and outer edges of tread (looks that tyres tread is designed to wear on outer edges first) 175/60/14

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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OU02 LMY is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 OU02 LMY, 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 OU02 LMY registered?

OU02 LMY is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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