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Y488 LGX

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,512 mi
Last recorded103,512 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 LGX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 103,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge has no visible tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes have covering over most of them, though corrosion evident around brake fitting unions. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,226 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 99,220 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,790 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 95,790 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,369 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 90,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,832 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,016 miles

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

Offside Rear FOG LAMP REPAIR TAPE OVER DAMAGE LENS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,944 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,253 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,441 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 64,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,624 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,548 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre worn down to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,699 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 48,699 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,729 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 44,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 41,353 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 41,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre inner side wall slightley cut

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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Y488 LGX 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 60.9%.

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 Y488 LGX, 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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Y488 LGX is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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