MOT reliability

Mazda Demi

Q: Is the Mazda Demi reliable?

Across 14 Mazda Demi vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda Demi?

The typical Mazda Demi in our data has covered around 78,334 miles.

14 vehicles · 76 completed MOT tests analysed

72%

MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Mazda Demi vehicles and 76 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Demi has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 78,334 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

6,585

Avg miles / year

1.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Demi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Demi MOT tests:

Other129%
Steering3%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Brakes3%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Mazda Demi pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	3	67%
6	4	100%
7	11	91%
8	18	72%
9	20	65%
10	15	67%
11	5	60%

Fuel types: Petrol (14)

Most common Mazda Demi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Demi MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
front wishbone bushes cracked (3 times)
corrosion on exhaust (3 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
rear wiper torn (2 times)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)

Mazda Demi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2000	3	16	81%	67,908
1999	7	36	75%	76,725
1998	4	24	62%	88,969

Mazda Demi reliability FAQ

Across 14 Mazda Demi vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Demi MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); front wishbone bushes cracked.

The typical Mazda Demi in our data has covered around 78,334 miles.

Compare the Mazda Demi

See how the Mazda Demi stacks up against other Mazda models on MOT reliability:

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