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Y109 FAF

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,353 mi
Last recorded126,353 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 FAF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 126,353 miles

Headlamp aim not tested headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including rear chassis/subframe

Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,550 miles

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

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

advise nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

advise various surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and rear subframe areas

Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,684 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated (cracking)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,793 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated (cracking)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2016 119,618 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,088 miles

air bag light on

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2015 116,087 miles

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

air bag light on

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 114,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 112,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

air bag light on

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 5 Nov 2013 112,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside front tyre is on the 1.6mm limit

air bag light on

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,497 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 2 Nov 2012 109,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2011 105,390 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise rear axle/subframe mount bushs detriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

advise slight surface corrosion to various areas of rear chassis

Pass 4 Nov 2010 101,707 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 101,707 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 95,831 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,831 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 88,767 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 88,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,472 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 81,472 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,056 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 71,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y109 FAF is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y109 FAF, 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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Y109 FAF is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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