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X79 FCA

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 FCA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 150,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 150,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,928 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 123,928 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 122,977 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body & rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 117,831 miles

oil sump showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2019 117,831 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil sump showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,117 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,901 miles

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,901 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,778 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe slight corrosion

nsr brake piper corrsoion from front to back

nsr corrosion near subframe

nsr tyre on 3mm

osf tyre on 3mm and cracking

osr brake pipe corrosion from front to back

osr corrosion near subframe

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f and both n/sides hub-caps catching valves

Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f hub-cap catching valve

Fail 15 Jul 2013 101,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f hub-cap catching valve

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 94,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,706 miles

Both rear axel bushes worn

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,404 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,994 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 24,911 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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X79 FCA is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc 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 X79 FCA, 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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X79 FCA is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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