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OU52 VYX

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,071 mi
Last recorded71,071 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 VYX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,475 miles

advise exhaust corroded

advise n/s and o/s rear axel bushes worn

advise nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 13 Sep 2016 66,475 miles

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

advise exhaust corroded

advise n/s and o/s rear axel bushes worn

advise nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 25 Sep 2015 64,902 miles

rear axle bush's slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,569 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 31 Oct 2013 62,593 miles

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 8 Nov 2012 61,906 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front inner wheel arch liner missing.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 58,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,627 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,214 miles

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,873 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 53,821 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 46,568 miles

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,557 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2006 38,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 38,731 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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OU52 VYX 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 72.2%.

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 OU52 VYX, 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 OU52 VYX registered?

OU52 VYX is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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