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Y309 MGU

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,176 mi
Last recorded73,176 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 MGU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,935 miles

BOTH front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2016 66,887 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear to N/S/R hose (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 60,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,483 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 53,482 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,681 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriated

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,506 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriated

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,380 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,007 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

very slight bulge in nearside front tyre outer wall, possible manufacturing seam

Pass 9 Mar 2006 12,227 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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Y309 MGU is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y309 MGU, 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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Y309 MGU is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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