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Y981 LFT

2001 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,269 mi
Last recorded49,269 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda Demio58,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 LFT
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,269 miles

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

Slight corrosion on offside rear chassis

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,166 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,126 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,333 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,229 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 23,215 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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Y981 LFT is a 2001 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y981 LFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y981 LFT registered?

Y981 LFT is a 2001 Mazda Demio, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y981 LFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y981 LFT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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