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Y263 JEL

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 JEL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 96,984 miles

General corrosion on underbody, chassis, exhaust etc

Fail 15 Jan 2019 96,983 miles

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

General corrosion on underbody, chassis, exhaust etc

Radiator leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,665 miles

General corrosion started on underbody and rear subframe

Fail 23 Jan 2018 93,663 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

General corrosion started on underbody and rear subframe

Nearside front brake pads low

Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,840 miles

Rear Suspension Beam is corroded heavily.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 88,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension Beam is corroded heavily.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,137 miles

Front Tyres are almost worn out and are starting to split, replace before 31/03/2016.

Suspension is corroding, and bushings are deteriorating.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 79,433 miles

All Suspension & Axle Components are corroded, approaching heavy in places.

All Suspension Rubbers, Boots and Bushes are starting to perish.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre is low on inside edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,433 miles

All Suspension & Axle Components are corroded, approaching heavy in places.

All Suspension Rubbers, Boots and Bushes are starting to perish.

O/S/R Tyre is low on inside edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,772 miles

Front Sway Bar Bushes.

Front Tyre Inner Edges wearing.

O/S/R Tyre is approaching low.

Rear Axle is heavily corroded, and the bushes are worn.

Rear Coil Springs are corroding.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,555 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 61,555 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,335 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,335 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,694 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,510 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,793 miles

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

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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Y263 JEL is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y263 JEL, 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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Y263 JEL is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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