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Y431 LRX

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,579 mi
Last recorded159,579 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 159,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear axel bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 26 Nov 2012 159,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear axel bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 22 Feb 2012 148,657 miles

light deflectors fitted

o/s & n/s lower swivel boots perishing

o/s & n/s track rod end boots perishing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 148,657 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

light deflectors fitted

o/s & n/s lower swivel boots perishing

o/s & n/s track rod end boots perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 143,377 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

head lamp diffusers fitted

slight perish to o/s & n/s front anti roll bar bushes

track rod end boots slight perish

Pass 14 Oct 2010 131,463 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 118,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 109,401 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 109,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 102,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 102,325 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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Y431 LRX is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y431 LRX, 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 Y431 LRX registered?

Y431 LRX is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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