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Y436 ESF

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 ESF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 130,339 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both sills and all 4 wheel arches corroded.

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge.

Offside mirror held by tape.

Travel in handbrake.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 12 May 2015 130,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both sills and all 4 wheel arches corroded.

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Nearside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Nearside rear tyre perished and wearing low on inner edge.

Offside mirror held by tape.

Travel in handbrake.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 14 May 2014 118,894 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 118,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 112,511 miles

engine and gearbox mountings have slight play

parking brake warning light does not illuminate

Fail 2 May 2013 112,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine and gearbox mountings have slight play

parking brake warning light does not illuminate

Pass 2 May 2012 108,764 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 108,764 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 102,818 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2011 102,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 92,912 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet sticking

both axle bushes seperating

both front tyres close to limit 1756014H

brake pipes corroded & greased

exhaust joins badly corroded

play handbrake- sticking nsr

play steering rack

sump pan badly corroded

various dents scratches / front reg plate broken

Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,794 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroded

exhaust badly corroded at joins

front tyres close to limit 2-3 mm limit 1.6 mm

fuel tank corroded at seam

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/sr brake pipe feeding flexible hose corroded

rear axle bushes perished & suspect knocking?

rear wiper torn

sump pan badly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2009 83,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders corroded

exhaust badly corroded at joins

front tyres close to limit 2-3 mm limit 1.6 mm

fuel tank corroded at seam

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/sr brake pipe feeding flexible hose corroded

rear axle bushes perished & suspect knocking?

rear wiper torn

sump pan badly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,581 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 72,581 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

front driveshaft outer cv boots slightly perished

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper torn

slight oil leak ?(possibly power steering fluid

sump corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,988 miles

both rear axle mount bushes seperating slightly

front exhaust pipe badly corroded

nsr tyre close to limit & both rear perished

os front to rear & nsf brake pipes corroded & osr corroded

sump pan corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,594 miles

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

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)

front reg cracked †exhaust rear join badly corroded †sump pan slightly corroded †slight play in offside ball end

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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Y436 ESF is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y436 ESF, 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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Y436 ESF is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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