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Y231 DBV

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,955 mi
Last recorded124,955 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 DBV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 124,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 114,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,077 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 110,077 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front nearside tyre approaching wear bars

front offside tyre on wear bars

Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,455 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 97,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,339 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,778 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,100 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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Y231 DBV is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y231 DBV, 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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Y231 DBV is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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