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P457 OKP

1996 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,049 mi
Last recorded146,049 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Demio114,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 OKP
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 146,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 114,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,117 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 88,962 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,904 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 75,904 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,384 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 66,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,837 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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P457 OKP is a 1996 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 114,904 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 P457 OKP, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P457 OKP registered?

P457 OKP is a 1996 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P457 OKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P457 OKP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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