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T294 ALJ

1999 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,445 mi
Last recorded126,445 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT294 ALJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 126,445 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge almost too excess

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge almost too excess

Fail 11 Feb 2015 126,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge almost too excess

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge almost too excess

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,366 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 116,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 104,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,517 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 89,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,637 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,736 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 82,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,447 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,428 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,224 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 42,215 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,501 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 33,561 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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T294 ALJ is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T294 ALJ, 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 T294 ALJ registered?

T294 ALJ is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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