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Y226 FBW

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,174 mi
Last recorded36,174 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 36,174 miles

Both front outer cv gaitors perished

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2017 27,734 miles

Both front outer cv gaitors perished

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Front brake pads worn

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2016 21,371 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush perished (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 17,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,122 miles

advise both rear tyres perrished

Fail 30 Sep 2014 17,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise both rear tyres perrished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 17,117 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,084 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,751 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,853 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 FBW is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FBW, 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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What year was Y226 FBW registered?

Y226 FBW is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y226 FBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 FBW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y226 FBW have outstanding finance?

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