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PSC 82Y

2008 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,272 mi
Last recorded68,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Demio47,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSC 82Y
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 68,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,479 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,208 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 66,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 64,882 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 64,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,632 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,712 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,075 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,726 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 56,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,903 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,370 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 44,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 39,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,727 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,429 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 30,082 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 22,825 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 22,825 miles

nearside door mirror missing

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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PSC 82Y is a 2008 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,474 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 PSC 82Y, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Demio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PSC 82Y registered?

PSC 82Y is a 2008 Mazda Demio, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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The MOT history for PSC 82Y shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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