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Y817 OEL

2001 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,492 mi
Last recorded160,492 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 OEL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 160,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 148,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 135,274 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 121,473 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 121,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 107,001 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 107,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 78,878 miles

front discs worn / lipped

front inner brake pads look low

offside + nearside cv boots perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,928 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 74,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,212 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 68,212 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to limit on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,463 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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Y817 OEL is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,498cc 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 Y817 OEL, 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 Y817 OEL registered?

Y817 OEL is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y817 OEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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