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Y198 JEL

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 JEL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 99,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front underwing brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases forward exhaust joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear offside / nearside under boot sections corroded (not in prescribed areas)

Pass 18 Feb 2025 98,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear offside / nearside under boot box sections corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 97,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,909 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 90,640 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front driveshaft gaiters deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe forward mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms ball joints dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,007 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both driveshafts gaiters deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 86,447 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer gaiters deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower joints dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 86,447 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer gaiters deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower joints dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,799 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaiters perished

rear nearside tyre edges slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,714 miles

rear offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 28 Feb 2015 67,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,907 miles

oil filter slight leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,034 miles

oil filter slight leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 47,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil filter slight leak

r/o/s tyre edges worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,935 miles

r/n/s tyre edge worn

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,425 miles

brake master cyl level slightly low

front brake pads worn (inner pads)

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,670 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 17,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 17,104 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,314 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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Y198 JEL is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y198 JEL, 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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Y198 JEL is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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