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Y261 GAU

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,274 mi
Last recorded80,274 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 GAU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,274 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

corrosion to rear inner sill rear floor and rails not considered excessive

Fail 18 Aug 2018 80,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

corrosion to rear inner sill rear floor and rails not considered excessive

Pass 16 Aug 2017 72,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on egde (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on egde (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,545 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,487 miles

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,374 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,633 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear axle/ trailing arm bushes starting to lift

Fail 6 Jun 2013 58,633 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear axle/ trailing arm bushes starting to lift

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,847 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 54,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,592 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 49,591 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,933 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front windscreen wipers smearing screen

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 20,800 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 14,342 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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Y261 GAU is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y261 GAU, 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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Y261 GAU is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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