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Y773 VKJ

2001 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,015 mi
Last recorded119,015 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY773 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,015 miles

Front both front tyres close to limit.

both outer c.v. boots perished, close to splitting.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 119,015 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position primary catch faulty. (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken. (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both front tyres close to limit.

both outer c.v. boots perished, close to splitting.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,422 miles

both front chassis legs, both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

both outer c.v. boots starting to split

both rear trailing arm bushes weak. may knock.

ferrules on both rear flexi brake hoses corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 109,984 miles

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

both outer c.v. boots starting to deteriorate.

both rear trailing arm bushes weak.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 109,984 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both outer c.v. boots starting to deteriorate.

both rear trailing arm bushes weak.

brake fluid below max.

sharp edges on transverse roor bars, may be hazardous to pedestrians.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 104,322 miles

o/s/r footbrake effort low.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 104,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

o/s/r footbrake effort low.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,306 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 83,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,952 miles

pitting to both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,189 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,599 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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Y773 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y773 VKJ, 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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Y773 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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