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Y234 KBT

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,188 mi
Last recorded95,188 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 KBT
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Boot floor at n/s/r and o/s/r corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,784 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 92,784 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low d (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 90,719 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 22 May 2015 90,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2014 87,602 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 87,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 82,795 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,793 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 79,222 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 79,194 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 73,855 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 73,730 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 68,367 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 62,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 47,906 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 40,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,506 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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Y234 KBT is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y234 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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Y234 KBT is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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