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T178 LRL

1999 Mazda Demio

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,746 mi
Last recorded106,746 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 LRL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,746 miles

Rear axle beam + rear inner sills & floors all beginning to corrode

Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasiss (6.6.6)

Rear axle beam + rear inner sills & floors all beginning to corrode

Pass 22 Jul 2015 104,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle has serious damage marker

Fail 22 Jul 2015 104,170 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle has serious damage marker

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe & suspension components have slight corrosion

Vehicle has a serious damaged marker

Fail 24 Jul 2014 101,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear subframe & suspension components have slight corrosion

Vehicle has a serious damaged marker

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,836 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle caries serious damage marker

Fail 19 Jul 2013 97,783 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle caries serious damage marker

Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,809 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer walls deteriated.

vehicle carries a dvla damaged marker.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,412 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 90,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 84,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,523 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 80,523 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 73,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 69,516 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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T178 LRL is a 1999 Mazda Demio in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T178 LRL, 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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What year was T178 LRL registered?

T178 LRL is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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