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SA51 VFH

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 VFH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r and main to o/s/r flexi [ advise replacement ] (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r chassis

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r foot brake and hand brake require attention

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heatshield insecure

n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,144 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 39,191 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,963 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 32,963 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,147 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 20,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,357 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 17,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 6,882 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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SA51 VFH is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SA51 VFH, 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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SA51 VFH is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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