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Y743 HCX

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,769 mi
Last recorded113,769 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 HCX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear chassis corroded and getting thin - hole

offside rear chassis getting thin

Fail 13 Feb 2020 113,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake long travel

nearside rear chassis corroded and getting thin - hole

offside rear chassis getting thin

Pass 7 Feb 2019 108,472 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis badly corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 108,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis badly corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 102,058 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,178 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 95,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,546 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 82,546 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,396 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 51,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,958 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,895 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 22,342 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,443 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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Y743 HCX is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y743 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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Y743 HCX is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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