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Y529 KGU

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,436 mi
Last recorded114,436 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 KGU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,989 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 98,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,277 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,347 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,347 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,651 miles

N/S of windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 10 Mar 2010 71,270 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear axle bushes perishing

chip windscreen outside swept area

rear brake increase and decrease high advize brake check

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,270 miles

both rear axle bushes perishing

chip windscreen outside swept area

rear brake increase and decrease high advize brake check

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,309 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,343 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 59,343 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,690 miles

o/s/r tyre is worn on inside edge...

Fail 4 Sep 2006 48,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre is worn on inside edge...

Fail 8 Sep 2005 44,004 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 44,004 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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Y529 KGU is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y529 KGU, 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 Y529 KGU registered?

Y529 KGU is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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