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R36 YTF

1997 Mazda Demio

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,342 mi
Last recorded178,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Demio90,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 178,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2025 165,646 miles

front cross member slight corrosion

inner and outer sills undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2024 162,412 miles

CORROSION HOLE IN OFFSIDE UNDERSILL

FRONT LOWER CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST SECTION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 160,012 miles

BLISTERING ON BOTH OUTER SILLS

LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL HEAVILY CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 159,135 miles

CORROSION HOLE IN OFFSIDE FRONT UNDERSILL

FRONT LOWER CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 20 Jan 2021 157,816 miles

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

Offside Front inner sill has heavy corrosion but not in prescribed area

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 157,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner sill has heavy corrosion but not in prescribed area

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 156,565 miles

Offside Front Inner sill has heavy corrosion but not within 30cm of stucktual point

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 156,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner sill has heavy corrosion but not within 30cm of stucktual point

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 156,564 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill has whole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all stop lamps permantly on with side light (4.3.3 (b))

Front both front fog lamps inop

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 150,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 146,512 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 141,332 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips in front screen (8.3.1d)

handbrake has very little reserve travel remaining.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 141,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips in front screen (8.3.1d)

handbrake has very little reserve travel remaining.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 137,161 miles

Items removed from drivers view before test

Fail 7 Jan 2016 137,161 miles

Items removed from drivers view before test

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 131,707 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 124,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 124,794 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 116,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 116,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 114,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 108,347 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 102,154 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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R36 YTF is a 1997 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,836 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 R36 YTF, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R36 YTF registered?

R36 YTF is a 1997 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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