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Y79 SBK

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,459 mi
Last recorded112,459 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 SBK
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 112,459 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Seat belt missing centre lap belt (7.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroding to excess

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,099 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 105,099 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 100,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 100,300 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 95,265 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,040 miles

N/S/R tyre low

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,708 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,113 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,872 miles

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

Slight uneven wear edges of offside tront tyre.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,792 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 17,754 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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Y79 SBK is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y79 SBK, 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 Y79 SBK registered?

Y79 SBK is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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