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Y296 JAD

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,266 mi
Last recorded176,266 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 JAD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 176,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 167,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear hand brake low on effort 21%

Rear service brake low on effort 53%

Pass 28 May 2015 159,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 149,920 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear axle mounts corroded

both rear chassis legs corroded

both rear under sills corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 139,299 miles

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on front to rear brake pieps

corrosion on fuel filler neck

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on rear brake pipes to flexs

nearside front shock absorber weeping

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 139,291 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brakes binding

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on front to rear brake pieps

corrosion on fuel filler neck

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on rear brake pipes to flexs

nearside front shock absorber weeping

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 126,003 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on both rear chassis legs and inner sills

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on nearside outer sill

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

Pass 29 May 2012 126,003 miles

corrosion on both rear chassis legs and inner sills

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on nearside outer sill

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,365 miles

both front outer CV gaiters badly cracked

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 3 Jun 2010 100,283 miles

both front outer CV gaiters deteriorated

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,825 miles

Both rear suspension strut dust cover boots split.

Nearside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,825 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Both rear suspension strut dust cover boots split.

Nearside Outer Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 78,327 miles

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,327 miles

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,785 miles

both front tyres uneven wear edges---o/s/rear tyre poor condition-a very slight bulge appearing--

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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Y296 JAD is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y296 JAD, 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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Y296 JAD is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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