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Y952 OFB

2001 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,139 mi
Last recorded95,139 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 OFB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,139 miles

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

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

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

both rear beam axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,173 miles

both inner sills, near rear, corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,730 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,757 miles

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

offside rear chassis leg corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2014 79,757 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

offside rear chassis leg corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,972 miles

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

both inner rear sills corroding

rear floorpan chassis legs corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,939 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both inner rear sills corroding

rear floorpan chassis legs corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,020 miles

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

rear axle beam bushes worn

Fail 12 Nov 2012 70,018 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,867 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 60,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,146 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,178 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake imbalance slightly high (12%)

slight play offside front steering rack end

Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,148 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake imbalance slightly high (12%)

slight play offside front steering rack end

Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 35,880 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,232 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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Y952 OFB is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y952 OFB, 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 Y952 OFB registered?

Y952 OFB is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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