CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y148 WBJ

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,357 mi
Last recorded82,357 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 WBJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,357 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 75,494 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 75,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,793 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 55,778 miles

n/s/f brake holds on slightly

Pass 2 May 2014 53,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,357 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 48,024 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,024 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,452 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 40,385 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,385 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,095 miles

drivers seat belt catch to seat mountingarea movement and catch a little tempremental in latching

front track control arm bushes to antiroll bar showing there age

n/s and o/s cv joint boots small cracks

n/s rear tyre outer wall scuffed

one of the handbrake cable mounting rubbers to rear axel starting to split

please take steady with brakes as new front pads have been fitted !!

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,592 miles

drivers wiper blade split at ends only

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable mountings to rear axle beam starting to crack

o/s front disc run out noticed

rear tyres age cracks and side walls scuffed

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,819 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y148 WBJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y148 WBJ, 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

How do I check the history of Y148 WBJ?

You can check the full history of Y148 WBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y148 WBJ registered?

Y148 WBJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y148 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y148 WBJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y148 WBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y148 WBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.