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X859 VAO

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,469 mi
Last recorded184,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 VAO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 184,469 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 174,697 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 174,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 164,458 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 164,458 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 156,151 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 156,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 147,569 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 147,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil level near min mark

rear axil poor condition and bushes deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2008 130,574 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 130,574 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2007 114,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 98,780 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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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X859 VAO is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X859 VAO, 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 X859 VAO registered?

X859 VAO is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 January 2001.

Is X859 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X859 VAO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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