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WJ51 VFY

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,859 mi
Last recorded126,859 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VFY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 126,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror cracked

Offside Rear Light cover cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 121,016 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side mirror cracked

Offside Rear Light cover cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear General corrosion

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cover cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2019 116,072 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cover cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,791 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted , seat belt not checked

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 108,791 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front child seat fitted , seat belt not checked

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,687 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,392 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides upper (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,392 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides upper (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,334 miles

whole underside slightly corroded / all underside components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 93,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 92,887 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,622 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 88,217 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 82,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,161 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 69,363 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 69,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,447 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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WJ51 VFY is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WJ51 VFY, 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 WJ51 VFY registered?

WJ51 VFY is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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