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Y485 RAL

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,662 mi
Last recorded100,662 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY485 RAL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,662 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,963 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 76,562 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 71,760 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,240 miles

rear axle bushes just starting to seperate no movement

Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body starting to corrode.

Fail 12 Jan 2010 62,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,792 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes just starting to seperate still ok.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 52,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,492 miles

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

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

front number plate just starting to discolour on top edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,436 miles

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

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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Y485 RAL is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y485 RAL, 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 Y485 RAL registered?

Y485 RAL is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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