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T157 BFV

1999 Mazda Demio

White Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,101 mi
Last recorded76,101 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 BFV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,101 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2016 76,101 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/worn (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2015 74,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle mounting bushes worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,504 miles

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

rear axle mounting bushes are worn

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2013 69,504 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear axle mounting bushes are worn

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,181 miles

rear axle bushes are worn

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,098 miles

rear axle bushes are worn

Fail 10 Mar 2010 60,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,888 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 57,356 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 57,356 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,837 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,119 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,698 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 46,698 miles

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

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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T157 BFV is a 1999 Mazda Demio in White with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T157 BFV, 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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T157 BFV is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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