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DY51 RFO

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 RFO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear inner/outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 109,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,025 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both anti roll bar D bushes are deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear box section to floor is corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer cv boot is perished

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 102,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both anti roll bar D bushes are deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear box section to floor is corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer cv boot is perished

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,282 miles

front ante roll bar bushes perished

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

o/s/r axel bush perished

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,617 miles

rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,327 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded but not to excess

Fail 21 Jan 2016 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake pipe corroded but not to excess

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,602 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,182 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,498 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 55,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,863 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,440 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,242 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,220 miles

rear tyre walls signs of crazing

Fail 25 Jul 2008 28,220 miles

rear tyre walls signs of crazing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,789 miles

1, n/s front tyre wall showing signs of cracking.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,961 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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DY51 RFO is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY51 RFO, 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 DY51 RFO registered?

DY51 RFO is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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