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Y862 SPX

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,075 mi
Last recorded57,075 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 SPX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 57,075 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis, floor and inner sills rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,992 miles

rear axle beam corroding

rear chassis section corroding

remove black caps off number plates

brake and fuel pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outer sill panels corroding

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2017 54,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

brake and fuel pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear axle beam cororoding

rear chassis sections corroidng

Fail 7 Aug 2017 54,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f tyre perished (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

brake and fuel pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear axle beam cororoding

rear chassis sections corroidng

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,364 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorating

fuel and brake pipes corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear axle beam corroding and bushes breaking up

rear chassis sections corroding

rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,364 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorating

fuel and brake pipes corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

rear axle beam corroding and bushes breaking up

rear chassis sections corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,422 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre valves perished

both rear and n/s/f tyres perishing

brake and fuel pipes corroding

chassis sections corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front outer cv boots perishing

inner and outer sill panels corroding

oil leak

rear axle corroding and bushes breaking up

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,826 miles

Oil leak

brake/fuel pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

rear axle cross beam bushes breaking up

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,168 miles

both o/s tyre valves perished

both o/s tyres perishing

brake hose ferrules corroding

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak ?

rear axle beam corroding

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Aug 2013 42,168 miles

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

both o/s tyre valves perished

both o/s tyres perishing

brake hose ferrules corroding

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak ?

rear axle beam corroding

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Aug 2012 38,467 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak ?

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,166 miles

Rear axle,both mounting bushs are very slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,192 miles

front of rear suspension bushes very poor

front tyres very worn on inner edges

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,686 miles

both h/lamp aims on upper limits

front bumper n/s scuffed

spare wheel space saver

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,063 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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Y862 SPX is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y862 SPX, 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 Y862 SPX registered?

Y862 SPX is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 5 July 2001.

Is Y862 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 SPX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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