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PL02 TUH

2002 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,641 mi
Last recorded110,641 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 TUH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 106,296 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 106,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,972 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 94,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,748 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 88,748 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,761 miles

minor scratches and dents to bodywork

n/s/f wiper slightly smearing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight cracking to both outer cv boots

wheel trims slightly scratched and damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,698 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 66,698 miles

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

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

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

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o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Aug 2007 54,126 miles

body and trims scratched

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,489 miles

front tyre edges worn

slight corrosion on exhaust

wheel trims and body scratched

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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PL02 TUH is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL02 TUH, 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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PL02 TUH is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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