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Y738 HCX

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,397 mi
Last recorded69,397 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 HCX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 69,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 69,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 66,996 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 66,992 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 64,743 miles

rear axel corroded

rear axel mount bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2014 61,783 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 58,427 miles

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

o/s/rear brake binding

Fail 20 May 2013 58,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear brake binding

Pass 22 May 2012 53,122 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 53,120 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 48,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,907 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 43,904 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 40,684 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 40,681 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,477 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,324 miles

front brakes out of balance advise early service

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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Y738 HCX is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc 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 Y738 HCX, 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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Y738 HCX is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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