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Y477 VST

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,194 mi
Last recorded117,194 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 VST
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 117,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

body and chassis corrsion showing

front brake discs backing sheilds corrodeing away

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel lines corrodeing

fuel tank poor

horn tone poor

n/s front outer cv boot cracking and perishing

o/s front cv boot cracking and perishing

rear wiper split

Pass 31 May 2013 108,773 miles

both outer cv boots slightly cracking and perishing

corrsion on suspension and chassis components

exhaust corrodded and poor at places

fuel tank slightly corrodded around middle seam

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

rear wiper split

sump badly corrodded

Fail 29 May 2013 108,773 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

both outer cv boots slightly cracking and perishing

corrsion on suspension and chassis components

exhaust corrodded and poor at places

fuel tank slightly corrodded around middle seam

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

rear wiper split

sump badly corrodded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,896 miles

both outer cv boots slightly cracking and perishing

corrsion on suspension and chassis parts

exhaust corrodded and poor at places

fuel pipes corrodeing

fuel tank slightly corrodded around middle seam

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm outer edge scrubbing off

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm inside edge and inner edge scrubbing off

rear wiper split

sump badly corrodded

under body corrsion

Fail 24 Feb 2012 95,839 miles

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

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

both outer cv boots slightly cracking and perishing

corrsion on suspension and chassis parts

exhaust corrodded and poor at places

fuel pipes corrodeing

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm outer edge scrubbing off

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm inside edge and inner edge scrubbing off

rear wiper split

sump badly corrodded

under body corrsion

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,564 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 85,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 78,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 72,716 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 57,772 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,916 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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Y477 VST is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y477 VST, 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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Y477 VST is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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