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Y385 LGU

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,192 mi
Last recorded60,192 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY385 LGU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 60,192 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns & os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns & os cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,553 miles

n/s/r tire wearing close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2019 55,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 51,618 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 51,618 miles

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 11 Oct 2017 48,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,638 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 45,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 42,563 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 35,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 31,353 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 27,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 27,232 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 23,043 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 23,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 19,049 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 19,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,344 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 6,491 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 5,378 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 4,658 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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Y385 LGU is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y385 LGU, 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 Y385 LGU registered?

Y385 LGU is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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