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T281 XDU

1999 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,223 mi
Last recorded92,223 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 XDU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,223 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,223 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 87,423 miles

airbag light on

both rear axel bushs deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2012 87,374 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

both rear axel bushs deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,824 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 79,800 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

main beam indicator on when headlamps turned on and will not extinuish

nearside front tyre low

play in nearside track rod end

rear brake application getting uneven

small cracks in windscreen on offside bottom corner hidden by tax disc but not in swept area

Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,448 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 70,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,858 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 60,838 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,906 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 42,459 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 37,322 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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T281 XDU is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T281 XDU, 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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T281 XDU is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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