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OU02 OCG

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,844 mi
Last recorded168,844 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 OCG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 168,844 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 168,844 miles

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

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

Battery

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 165,891 miles

headlights deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2015 165,891 miles

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

headlights deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2014 165,066 miles

eml light on

rear shocks noisy

Fail 29 Aug 2014 165,066 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

rear shocks noisy

Pass 31 Aug 2013 154,091 miles

E M L on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 154,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

E M L on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 150,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

eml light on

Fail 24 Jul 2012 150,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 138,287 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 138,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 127,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 114,905 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 114,905 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,037 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 88,188 miles

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

VERY SLIGHT BINDING OF O/S/F BRAKE AND B/PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 9 Jul 2007 88,188 miles

VERY SLIGHT BINDING OF O/S/F BRAKE AND B/PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,988 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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OU02 OCG is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc 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 OU02 OCG, 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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OU02 OCG is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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