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T383 LBJ

1999 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

120,001 mi
Last recorded120,001 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT383 LBJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,001 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body side of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill, inner wheelarch and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill, inner arch and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body side of hose near axle mount (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Metal pipe at hose end on rear axle. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Metal pipe at hose end (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All front suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

Both rear axle mounting brackets corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front, body side of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine smoking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside rear flexible brake hose insecure

Rear axle bushes in poor condition

Rear axle rusty

Sever corrosion to rear underside of vehicle: Boot floor area, chassis rails, rear of floorpan near seat belt mountings.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front TCA bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 119,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle floorpan and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 119,240 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle floorpan and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,632 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 21 Oct 2015 111,632 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 27 Oct 2014 113,301 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 180,203 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

tailgate damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2013 108,203 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

tailgate damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2012 101,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 101,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 95,913 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 96,913 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear perrishing

Fail 25 Oct 2010 90,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear perrishing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 85,851 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 85,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,400 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,873 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 64,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 61,621 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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T383 LBJ is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 T383 LBJ, 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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T383 LBJ is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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