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Y242 DBV

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,049 mi
Last recorded35,049 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 DBV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 33,316 miles

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2010 32,014 miles

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

slight binding o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,014 miles

slight binding o/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,360 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,933 miles

both front tyres cracking in the wall

Pass 19 Apr 2006 21,726 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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Y242 DBV is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y242 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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What year was Y242 DBV registered?

Y242 DBV is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y242 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y242 DBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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