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Y449 OUJ

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,239 mi
Last recorded131,239 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 OUJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,239 miles

n/s/r shock damp

noise/rattle on rear suspesion

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,736 miles

rust patches

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 18 Feb 2016 126,736 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rust patches

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2015 120,461 miles

all tyres close to limits

rear axle bushes splitting away

rust patches

Fail 17 Feb 2015 120,461 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

all tyres close to limits

rear axle bushes splitting away

rust patches

Pass 27 Feb 2014 112,346 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

rust patches

Fail 15 Feb 2014 112,346 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

nail n/s/r tyre

rust patches

Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,362 miles

clutch pedal rubber badly worn and insecure.

offside and nearside outer c.v.gaiters cracking.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 106,362 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber badly worn and insecure.

offside and nearside outer c.v.gaiters cracking.

Fail 7 Jan 2012 99,383 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber badly worn:- recommend new.

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perishing.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 99,383 miles

clutch pedal rubber badly worn:- recommend new.

offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perishing.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,206 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 94,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 83,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,732 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 64,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,595 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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Y449 OUJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y449 OUJ, 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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Y449 OUJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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