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Y197 NAB

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

131,782 mi
Last recorded131,782 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 NAB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 131,782 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,223 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 114,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beyond suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 114,027 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beyond suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,552 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 108,552 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded before rear hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 100,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 94,808 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,097 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,687 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,399 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,820 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,557 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 78,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,242 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,218 miles

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

clutch pedal slip rubber badly worn.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 44,537 miles

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

Front and rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges and all on 3mm

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,537 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges and all on 3mm

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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Y197 NAB is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y197 NAB, 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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Y197 NAB is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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