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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)
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
both front outer driveshaft gaiters perished
rear nearside tyre edges slightly worn
rear offside tyre inner edge slightly worn
oil filter slight leak
oil filter slight leak
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
r/n/s tyre edge worn
brake master cyl level slightly low
front brake pads worn (inner pads)
front tyres inner edges worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda Demio?
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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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