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Y278 EAV

2001 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

49,902 mi
Last recorded49,902 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 EAV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 49,902 miles

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded (not prescribed area)

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded (not prescribed area)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 44,891 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 44,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 40,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 40,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 37,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 34,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 29,607 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 29,601 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 28,300 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 6 Apr 2019 23,225 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,770 miles

body damaged on near side rear

Pass 3 Apr 2017 18,387 miles

BODY DAMAGED ON N/S/R WING

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 17,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,326 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,713 miles

slight perishing of all tyre sidewalls.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,035 miles

very slight perishing on all tyre sidewall's.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,731 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 10,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,962 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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Y278 EAV is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y278 EAV, 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 Y278 EAV registered?

Y278 EAV is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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