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Y587 OBT

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,597 mi
Last recorded127,597 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 OBT
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 127,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

baby seats fitted in rear

o/s front wing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 123,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

baby seats fitted in rear

o/s front wing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,590 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 117,590 miles

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

advise osf tyre worn on inner edge and three mm

Pass 2 Aug 2013 106,001 miles

Gear selector appears to be out of adjustment

Nearside rear tyre nail in two places & tread cracking

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

Offside front indicator lamp damaged

Offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2013 105,553 miles

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

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

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

Gear selector appears to be out of adjustment

Nearside rear tyre nail in two places & tread cracking

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

Offside front indicator lamp damaged

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,570 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 96,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside headlamp bulb clip missing from lamp, bulb loose, requires new headlamp

Pass 14 Jul 2011 86,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 75,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,370 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,516 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,626 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,981 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 28,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y587 OBT 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 61.1%.

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 Y587 OBT, 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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Y587 OBT is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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