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Y383 LHC

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,679 mi
Last recorded53,679 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 LHC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,679 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2025 47,872 miles

General under chassis corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2024 41,933 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 38,209 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,054 miles

Both outer CV gaiters cracking

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 31,620 miles

Drive shaft boots perishing

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,659 miles

Drive shaft boots perishing.

Minor damage to windscreen.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,989 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 23,989 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))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,799 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/S Wiper deteriorating

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,741 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,679 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S/F Tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 8,781 miles

offside mirror broken

Pass 28 Nov 2013 7,413 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 7,115 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 6,804 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 6,555 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 6,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 5,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 5,292 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 4,447 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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Y383 LHC is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y383 LHC, 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 Y383 LHC registered?

Y383 LHC is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y383 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y383 LHC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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