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Y197 SOR

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,709 mi
Last recorded142,709 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 SOR
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 142,709 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings load bearing (chassis) corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine & transmission ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 135,251 miles

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2016 122,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 102,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,518 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shields corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,292 miles

exhaust heat shields corroded

n/s/f tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,998 miles

exhaust heat shields corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 72,218 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 37,857 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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Y197 SOR is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y197 SOR, 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 SOR is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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