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Y929 RTR

2001 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 RTR
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 118,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,959 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 115,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,882 miles

E M L warning lamp on

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E M L warning lamp on

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Front discs corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 108,863 miles

E M L lamp on

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component insecure Hitch (6.6.1)

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake binding on slitghtly

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,410 miles

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,762 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 100,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,364 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2013 97,342 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 89,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 84,846 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,533 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 77,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 May 2008 62,340 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,855 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,801 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 47,801 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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Y929 RTR 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 69.6%.

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 Y929 RTR, 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 Y929 RTR registered?

Y929 RTR is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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