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Y791 GNU

2001 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,224 mi
Last recorded134,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 GNU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 134,224 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre valve is becoming in poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear beam axle is becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 132,183 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear chassis is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 132,177 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened and fouling tyre (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear chassis is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,482 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear chassis is corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 130,468 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear chassis is corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,641 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 125,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 106,953 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,301 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,051 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel filler neck vent pipe broken

Pass 9 May 2013 88,278 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front hubs corroded

offside front brake binding

Fail 9 May 2013 88,278 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake binding

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,324 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 77,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 77,463 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 71,752 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 69,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 63,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 52,961 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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Y791 GNU is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y791 GNU, 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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Y791 GNU is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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