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DA51 LFE

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,144 mi
Last recorded20,144 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 LFE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 20,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 20,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 19,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 19,033 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 19,033 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 18,576 miles

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 18,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 18,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 17,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer front constant velocity boots are slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2020 17,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens is slightly insecure

both outer front constant velocity boots are slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 17,451 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 16,965 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 16,965 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 16,404 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 16,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 15,430 miles

Uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2015 14,875 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls & tread area.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,392 miles

O/S and N/S Rear tyres cracked around circumference of tread almost to cord

Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,738 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 13,738 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,091 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,620 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 12,281 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 12,281 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 11,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,791 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 11,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,763 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 9,820 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 9,820 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)

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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DA51 LFE is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 58,971 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 DA51 LFE, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA51 LFE registered?

DA51 LFE is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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