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Y946 AKJ

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 AKJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,045 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS axle bushs (2.4.G.2)

Underbody corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2016 100,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS axle bushs (2.4.G.2)

Underbody corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,526 miles

slight(surface) corrosion to underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,526 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight(surface) corrosion to underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,933 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 87,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 81,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,059 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 50,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,395 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 39,841 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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Y946 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y946 AKJ, 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 Y946 AKJ registered?

Y946 AKJ is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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