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PN51 VMU

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,107 mi
Last recorded102,107 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 VMU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 102,107 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 102,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,718 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2012 96,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,681 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 90,681 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,279 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 82,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 72,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,576 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 61,576 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 54,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,590 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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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PN51 VMU is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN51 VMU, 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 PN51 VMU registered?

PN51 VMU is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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