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Y829 KCS

2001 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1320cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,487 mi
Last recorded63,487 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 KCS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,320cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective DAMAGED (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture TO BRAKE CYLINDER (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture TO FRONT (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE FEATHERED

Nearside Rear TYRE AT MAN/U LIMIT

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Fail 30 Jul 2018 61,554 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,795 miles

CORROSION AT BRAKE & FUEL PIPES

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,778 miles

CORROSION AT BRAKE & FUEL PIPES.

N/S/REAR INNER SILL = DRAIN HOLE EXTENDED ?

Nearside Front TYRE FEATHERED

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 56,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

CORROSION AT BRAKE & FUEL PIPES.

N/S/REAR INNER SILL = DRAIN HOLE EXTENDED ?

Nearside Front TYRE FEATHERED

OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2015 53,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside mirror insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/MIRROR INSECURE

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 50,290 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/MIRROR INSECURE

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SERIOUS OIL LEAK = OIL FILTER? AT ENGINE + OIL LEAK AT GEAR BOX

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,346 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,926 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 33,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 17,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 7,671 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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Y829 KCS is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,320cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y829 KCS, 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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Y829 KCS is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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