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T143 BPX

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,362 mi
Last recorded132,362 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 BPX
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 132,362 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside mirror loose

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside rear chassis has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 132,229 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside mirror loose

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

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

Offside rear chassis has corrosion not within a prescribed area

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 124,512 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 124,512 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 116,491 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres very worn on edges

offside steering gaiter slightly damp

slight play felt at nearside front wheel

Fail 13 Feb 2013 116,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres very worn on edges

offside steering gaiter slightly damp

slight play felt at nearside front wheel

Pass 14 Feb 2012 107,658 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 107,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2011 98,198 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bad connection on n/s/f headlamp

brake hose ferrules corroding

brake pipes corroding

broken wires in boot hinge

front cross member corroding

oil leak ?

rear chassis sections corroding

rear wiper not working

Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,742 miles

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

Oil leak

front cross member corroding

rear wiper not working

Fail 8 Feb 2010 90,742 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding and worn

front cross member corroding

rear wiper not working

Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,592 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

rear tyres perishing and getting low

rear wiper not working

Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,841 miles

"H" rated tyres on the rear and "T" rated tyres on the front

c.v. boots perished

cuts in both rear tyres

engine leaks oil

exhaust life short

Fail 7 Feb 2008 76,841 miles

"H" rated tyres on the rear and "T" rated tyres on the front

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

c.v. boots perished

cuts in both rear tyres

engine leaks oil

exhaust life short

Fail 14 Feb 2007 69,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,205 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2006 61,293 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 61,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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T143 BPX is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,168 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 T143 BPX, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T143 BPX is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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