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SM51 RCU

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,642 mi
Last recorded46,642 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2016 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings between battery and sususpension (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,329 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN TO 2MM 165/70X13T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 44,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47 % FRONT IMBALANCE (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S AND N/S REAR CHASSIS AY AXLE MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S AND N/S REAR SECTION OF OUTER SILLS HOLED (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES 2MM 165/70X13T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

outside rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 36,805 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,668 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 32,271 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,395 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,130 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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SM51 RCU is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM51 RCU, 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 SM51 RCU registered?

SM51 RCU is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for SM51 RCU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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