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Y196 VBE

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,590 mi
Last recorded102,590 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY196 VBE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,590 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,928 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,545 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,736 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 85,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,536 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling

front disks slightly pitted

front pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

slight play in offside front steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,299 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 57,299 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y196 VBE is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y196 VBE, 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 Y196 VBE registered?

Y196 VBE is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y196 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y196 VBE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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