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T188 SDL

1999 Mazda Demio

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,413 mi
Last recorded128,413 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 SDL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 128,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and Offside rear axle bushes deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

vehicle struggled considerably to pass its emissions test

Fail 19 Feb 2015 128,413 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front 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 deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and Offside rear axle bushes deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 123,902 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside and Offside rear axel bushes deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (possible tracking fault)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 123,902 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and Offside rear axel bushes deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (possible tracking fault)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 117,759 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear axle mountings, rubber bushes perished and starting to debond (nearside and offside)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 112,135 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges have VERY low tread (possible tracking fault)

centre and rear of exhaust corroded on flange

rear axle mountings, rubber bushes starting to debond (nearside and offside)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 112,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres inner and outer edges have VERY low tread (possible tracking fault)

centre and rear of exhaust corroded on flange

rear axle mountings, rubber bushes starting to debond (nearside and offside)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front wheel has slight brake bind

service brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,914 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 99,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front wheel bearing souns noisey when rotated

pedal anti slip slight worn

rear axle mountind bushes slight debonding

Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,179 miles

both front lower arm bushes perished

both front lower ball joint gaitors split

brake pedel rubber worn

nsf wheel bearing noisey, but does not have play

nsr tyre is worn close to the legal limit, but is worn of tread on inner edge, starting to go out of shape, and has a nail stuck in the tread

rear arm bushes perished

Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,847 miles

o/s/f getting low on inner edge...n/s/f tyre low on outer edge...front brake pads getting low...bonding starting to fail on both rear axle bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,712 miles

both outer cv boots perished

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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T188 SDL is a 1999 Mazda Demio in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T188 SDL, 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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T188 SDL is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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