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Y38 OCA

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,983 mi
Last recorded115,983 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 OCA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 115,983 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

surface corrosion on sills/inner sills/chassis/floors/inner wings/inner arches/brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2012 101,748 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 101,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 87,302 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 87,300 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper defective

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,979 miles

front brakes noisy

Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2009 59,981 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside rear seatbelt slightly sticking

Fail 16 Apr 2009 59,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside rear seat belt slightly sticking

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,505 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 44,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,267 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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Y38 OCA is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y38 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

Y38 OCA is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y38 OCA safe to buy?

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