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Y38 DEM

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,296 mi
Last recorded59,296 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 DEM
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,796 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 50,796 miles

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

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 47,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,096 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,116 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,798 miles

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,918 miles

Drivers door mirror slight damage

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,908 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 29,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,847 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,677 miles

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

all levels checked and relenished on customer request

front brakes show small amount of out of balance

o/s front tyre wearing to edge and showing indicators

park lever a little high on application

wiper blades tend to smear windscreen

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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Y38 DEM is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y38 DEM, 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 Y38 DEM registered?

Y38 DEM is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y38 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y38 DEM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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