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PE52 DHJ

2002 Mazda Demio

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

105,715 mi
Last recorded105,715 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 DHJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 105,715 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 105,425 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s underneath inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 99,887 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 99,813 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 93,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 93,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,667 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 91,667 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 89,283 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,285 miles

fuel pipes getting rusty

under body rusty in places

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,387 miles

Both front outer cv boots perished but still intact.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,176 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)

fuel pipes to rear underside corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 75,176 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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)

fuel pipes to rear underside corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,033 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,985 miles

O/S/F Tyre,Worn At Inside Edge Of Tread Area, Close To The Ply Cords(175/60 R14 79H).

Vehicle Has Been Damage Repaired At The Front End.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,173 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 42,060 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 42,055 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 35,864 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2008 29,275 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 29,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 25,115 miles

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

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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PE52 DHJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PE52 DHJ, 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 PE52 DHJ registered?

PE52 DHJ is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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