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X961 VLS

2001 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,595 mi
Last recorded82,595 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 VLS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,595 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes starting to split

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,125 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,146 miles

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,912 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,476 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 39,811 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2006 25,890 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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X961 VLS is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X961 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X961 VLS registered?

X961 VLS is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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