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DG51 DWJ

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

131,876 mi
Last recorded131,876 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DWJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 131,876 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 131,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 131,787 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 131,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,696 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 122,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,781 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 113,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,765 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 99,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,929 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 78,928 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,397 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 56,821 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,115 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,085 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,691 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,197 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,262 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 31,262 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 5 Aug 2008 29,502 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,105 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 20,859 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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DG51 DWJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DG51 DWJ, 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 DG51 DWJ registered?

DG51 DWJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is DG51 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 DWJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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