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Y185 MAB

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,871 mi
Last recorded84,871 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 MAB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 84,871 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not seem welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge has almost worn smooth, however the tread is clearly not cut as deep as the centre grooves. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass loose but not insecure

Offside side repeater damaged and bulb slightly discoloured.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside bushes are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,193 miles

Both nearside and offside front shock absorbers are starting to weap oil

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Handbrake high

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 75,053 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Starting to touch the brake disc (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Both nearside and offside front shock absorbers are starting to weap oil

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Handbrake high

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

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

brake bind offside front.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,150 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (175/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 65,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1.5hrs (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1.5hrs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (175/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,689 miles

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

N/s front seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

N/s rear tyre on 3mm

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear outer sills slight corrotion

Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/s front seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

N/s rear tyre on 3mm

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear outer sills slight corrotion

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,665 miles

Both body sils, inner and outer slightly corroded

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

Nearside front seat has child seat present

Nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall, no cords showing

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,316 miles

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

front wiperblades worn

srs light on

Fail 11 Jul 2012 35,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front wiperblades worn

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,895 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 29,725 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,015 miles

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

front number plate cracked but secure

Pass 1 May 2008 24,512 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 24,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,444 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,515 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN NSF 2.0MM OSF 1.6MM

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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Y185 MAB is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y185 MAB, 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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Y185 MAB is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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