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Y226 AKE

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

73,059 mi
Last recorded73,059 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 AKE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 73,059 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 73,059 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 72,968 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 72,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,690 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 70,690 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 69,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 68,014 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 68,014 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both Sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,587 miles

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

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 64,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2018 60,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,902 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished (175/60-14)

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,011 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,631 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 24,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 12,925 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,612 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,462 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,642 miles

rear centre seat belt twisted

Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,564 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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Y226 AKE is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y226 AKE, 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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Y226 AKE is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y226 AKE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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