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SP51 VHX

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VHX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,723 miles

brake pipes coated with underseal and unable to test properly

Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,386 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,428 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Fail 15 Jul 2011 46,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

offside front tyre tread bald on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,900 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 35,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,058 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 23,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,045 miles

nearside front tyre has gouge in sidewall

offside wiper torn at ends

Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,748 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,278 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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SP51 VHX is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SP51 VHX, 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 SP51 VHX registered?

SP51 VHX is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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