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R185 LPD

2002 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,750 mi
Last recorded70,750 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 LPD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,881 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 66,881 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 63,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,442 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 57,442 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,271 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 49,607 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,923 miles

both front tyres close to min limits

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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R185 LPD is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R185 LPD, 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 R185 LPD registered?

R185 LPD is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is R185 LPD safe to buy?

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