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Y742 EBW

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,093 mi
Last recorded89,093 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 EBW
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,093 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 89,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,810 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front indicator outer len damage

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,717 miles

nearside front indicator outer len damage

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,589 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,569 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 62,847 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 62,847 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,888 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,737 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 53,734 miles

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

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

emissions high struggle to get through emissions test.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,177 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 26,936 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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Y742 EBW is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y742 EBW, 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 Y742 EBW registered?

Y742 EBW is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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