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P482 LJM

1997 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Demio90,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 114,019 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 114,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 101,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroding

front number plate damaged

n/s/f fog lamp glass smashed

oil leak

small chips in front screen

Pass 4 Sep 2010 101,172 miles

exhaust system corroding

front number plate damaged

n/s/f fog lamp glass smashed

oil leak

small chips in front screen

Fail 28 Aug 2009 86,233 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,233 miles

n/s/f fog lamp broken

rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 72,130 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,771 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish

front compliance bushes starting to perish

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,020 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 56,020 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 55,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake pads low.

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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P482 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 90,836 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 P482 LJM, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P482 LJM registered?

P482 LJM is a 1997 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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