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Y199 LBB

2001 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,788 mi
Last recorded152,788 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 LBB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 152,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 146,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 141,639 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all the brake pipes are coated in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 141,639 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all the brake pipes are coated in grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 132,235 miles

Front brake pads getting low

N/s/f tyre Perishing on sidewalls

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads getting low

N/s/f tyre Perishing on sidewalls

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 127,923 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 May 2009 121,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 102,907 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 102,907 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 64,868 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 64,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2005 54,436 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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Y199 LBB is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y199 LBB, 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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Y199 LBB is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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