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Y474 BRW

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,627 mi
Last recorded42,627 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 BRW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 42,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 40,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,955 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,572 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,296 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,176 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,170 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,610 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 11,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 8,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 6,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 5,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 4,757 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 3,760 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 3,760 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 2,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 1,857 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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Y474 BRW is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y474 BRW, 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 Y474 BRW registered?

Y474 BRW is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y474 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 BRW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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