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Y739 RBU

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,510 mi
Last recorded56,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 RBU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 56,510 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 48,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 39,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle pivot bush bonding deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle pivot bush bonding deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 39,643 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch rear of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle pivot bush bonding deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle pivot bush bonding deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,254 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,362 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 38,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,220 miles

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

all tyres looking old

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,008 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,990 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,345 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,345 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,066 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,393 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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Y739 RBU is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y739 RBU, 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 Y739 RBU registered?

Y739 RBU is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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