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Y516 WDA

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,023 mi
Last recorded134,023 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY516 WDA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 134,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 134,023 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKE FLUID LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 131,199 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED TO EXCESS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S,N/S INNER SILLS HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S,N/S OUTER SILLS HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 126,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front wipers slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 117,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,436 miles

brake pipes covered in greace

exhaust slighty corroded

oil leak

Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened slighty corroded (2.4.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,374 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,906 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 103,906 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,145 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease , appear satisfactory

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2012 97,145 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease , appear satisfactory

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,622 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 80,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside front tyre

engine has a miss fire

n/s/f tyre is worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,628 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper is split but does not smear

o/s/r tyre is cracking all over

Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,362 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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Y516 WDA is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y516 WDA, 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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Y516 WDA is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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