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Y232 KBT

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,603 mi
Last recorded94,603 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 KBT
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 94,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,572 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,087 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 64,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,344 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,344 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,910 miles

WIPER BLADES SPLIT, CHASSI RAILS CORRODED, N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT, SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,215 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 35,215 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s n/s inner sills at rear corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,696 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 14,479 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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Y232 KBT is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y232 KBT, 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 Y232 KBT registered?

Y232 KBT is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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