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T255 TCN

1999 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,423 mi
Last recorded101,423 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT255 TCN
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,423 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 101,416 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 99,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,272 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,824 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,087 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,299 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,842 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 88,835 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,131 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 86,093 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Unable to check offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 75,469 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 75,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 65,478 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,945 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 53,945 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T255 TCN is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T255 TCN, 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 T255 TCN registered?

T255 TCN is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T255 TCN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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