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Y488 PGS

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,135 mi
Last recorded112,135 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 PGS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 112,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 1 Feb 2017 112,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,781 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 110,781 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,516 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside rear fog light reflector cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2015 101,516 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside rear fog light reflector cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,466 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 91,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,523 miles

offside front foglight damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,413 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,038 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,119 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,289 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y488 PGS is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PGS, 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 Y488 PGS registered?

Y488 PGS is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y488 PGS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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