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SL51 DFD

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,561 mi
Last recorded78,561 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 DFD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,561 miles

both sides rear axle bushes partially seperated

offside rear lamp assy broken

rear brake imbalance of 37 percent

Fail 20 Jun 2011 78,416 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both sides rear axle bushes partially seperated

offside rear lamp assy broken

rear brake imbalance of 37 percent

Fail 3 May 2011 77,299 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,264 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,957 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,702 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 51,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,125 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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SL51 DFD is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SL51 DFD, 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 SL51 DFD registered?

SL51 DFD is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is SL51 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 DFD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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