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Y278 WKK

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

37,863 mi
Last recorded37,863 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 WKK
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 37,863 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2024 37,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 37,514 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 37,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body and chassis corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2022 37,053 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body and chassis corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2021 36,191 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 36,189 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, within 30 cm of suspension mount, brake pipe and seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,019 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 35,019 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,112 miles

fog light switch works intermittantly

Fail 9 Jul 2019 34,112 miles

fog light switch works intermittantly

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 32,915 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 32,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,895 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 29,102 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 28,348 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,348 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,333 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,735 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,930 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 19,930 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,932 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,882 miles

Slight bind to n/s front and o/s/f brakes.Advise inspection.

n/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking.Advise replace.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre inner treads low.Advise replace.

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 WKK is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y278 WKK, 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 WKK registered?

Y278 WKK is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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