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Y396 KHD

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,509 mi
Last recorded84,509 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 KHD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 84,509 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 84,509 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,838 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

right front wheel bearing slight play

tyre profiles different front to rear 60-65

Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,341 miles

exhaust corroded

inner sills corroded

left front tyre sidewall damaged

rear axle bushes worn

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,341 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

inner sills corroded

left front tyre sidewall damaged

rear axle bushes worn

rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,917 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,626 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,622 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 50,608 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 50,605 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,114 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,197 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 38,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y396 KHD is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y396 KHD, 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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Y396 KHD is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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