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Y117 GAH

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,437 mi
Last recorded147,437 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 GAH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 147,437 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 141,688 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,066 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 114,066 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 113,347 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 103,272 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 103,271 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 95,725 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 95,724 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,754 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,757 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 64,430 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 52,690 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,514 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 38,097 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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Y117 GAH is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y117 GAH, 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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Y117 GAH is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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