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Y729 OHE

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,399 mi
Last recorded161,399 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY729 OHE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2012 161,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 141,085 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 141,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 119,032 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 119,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,131 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y729 OHE is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y729 OHE, 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 Y729 OHE registered?

Y729 OHE is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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