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Y188 GSG

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 GSG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2014 98,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

offside front brake disc worn on inner face

Pass 20 Dec 2013 83,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 73,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,291 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 61,367 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pipes to flexy and flexy to cylinder starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,809 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,160 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,159 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 24,323 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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Y188 GSG is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y188 GSG, 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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What year was Y188 GSG registered?

Y188 GSG is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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