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X785 OFC

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,821 mi
Last recorded88,821 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX785 OFC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 88,821 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

airbag light intermittent

eml light on

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside going into the suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing corrosion

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

eml on

Fail 15 Jun 2022 85,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front wing corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside going into the suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

eml on

Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,039 miles

corrosion to both outer sills not structual and repairs to both outer sills

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 74,535 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,902 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,277 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,237 miles

n/s/r outter sill corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,699 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 61,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 58,401 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,401 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,245 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,624 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,746 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 34,618 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 34,618 miles

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

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

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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X785 OFC is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver 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 X785 OFC, 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 X785 OFC registered?

X785 OFC is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 23 January 2001.

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