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SL51 DFG

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 DFG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 91,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,761 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 85,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cannot test front wheel bearings as wheels do not spin freely

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,240 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all anti-roll bar bushes perished

corrosion throughout exhaust system

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,142 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion throughout exhaust system

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

Fail 3 Jul 2013 77,142 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion throughout exhaust system

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,570 miles

exhaust rusty

hole in nearside inner wing below headlamp but not in a prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,570 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

hole in nearside inner wing below headlamp but not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 68,585 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,467 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe at front securing clip

o/s/r and n/s/r subframe bushes perished

slight cut in n/s/f sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,464 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,576 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,973 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 DFG is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DFG, 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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SL51 DFG is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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