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Y532 VAJ

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,325 mi
Last recorded108,325 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 VAJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2015 108,325 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f bearing slightly noisey when wheel rotated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,037 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

offside front brake holding on slightly

rear brake hose ferrules covered in grease

slight engine oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,482 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

offside front brake holding on slightly

rear brake hose ferrules covered in grease

slight engine oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,466 miles

boot area full

wet conditions

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,492 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,850 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,557 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,807 miles

handbrake cable rubbers broken

Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,413 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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Y532 VAJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y532 VAJ, 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 Y532 VAJ registered?

Y532 VAJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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