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Y271 JEL

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,554 mi
Last recorded80,554 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 JEL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 80,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 80,553 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 70,301 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 70,217 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 64,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 57,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,565 miles

Offside Front indicator unit damaged but secure

Pass 15 Apr 2020 44,770 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 44,770 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,538 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,972 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,051 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,961 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,812 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,542 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,100 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,733 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,376 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,303 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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Y271 JEL is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y271 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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Y271 JEL is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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