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P532 PLY

1997 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,329 mi
Last recorded101,329 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Demio90,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP532 PLY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,329 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion around body

Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 91,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,149 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,939 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre sidewalls spliting

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,656 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,652 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,575 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 52,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,794 miles

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all the tyres on line

Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,773 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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P532 PLY is a 1997 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P532 PLY, 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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P532 PLY is a 1997 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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