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RX02 FCM

2002 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,867 mi
Last recorded52,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda Demio54,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 FCM
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 52,867 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

both outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,618 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 46,007 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front tyres perished/scrubbed on edges

both outer sills have surface corrosion

front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 11 Feb 2017 43,435 miles

Corrosion starting to show around sills, floorpans and rear.

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has light perishing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,462 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all four tyres appear to be under inflated

Pass 31 Jan 2015 37,623 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,919 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,721 miles

advise n/s/r tyre worn on the edges where the tread is not cut as deep

advise o/s/f tyre appears to have been driven on flat (sidewall damage)

advise power steering pipe damp above the rack o/s

advise slight gearbox oil leak

strong advise front tyres worn/wearing on the edges

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,416 miles

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges between 2-3mm on inside

advise o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner edge

strong advise n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on the outer egde

Fail 31 Jan 2011 26,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges between 2-3mm on inside

advise o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner edge

strong advise n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on the outer egde

Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,657 miles

advise power steering pipes damp above rack

Fail 11 Feb 2010 24,657 miles

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

advise power steering pipes damp above rack

Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,170 miles

small cut on outer edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,369 miles

advise power steering pump pipe damp at rack

Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,352 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 16,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 13,763 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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RX02 FCM is a 2002 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX02 FCM, 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 RX02 FCM registered?

RX02 FCM is a 2002 Mazda Demio, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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