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T394 LBJ

1999 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT394 LBJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 128,167 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 125,431 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front outer bushes deterating to rear beam

both rear tyres wearing to inner edges

hand brake rear rubber straps starting to split

offside door mirror taped up

Pass 25 Feb 2012 125,431 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front outer bushes deterating to rear beam

both rear tyres wearing to inner edges

hand brake rear rubber straps starting to split

offside door mirror taped up

Fail 14 Feb 2011 120,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 120,474 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 117,927 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 117,927 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 98,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 82,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 58,521 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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T394 LBJ is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T394 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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T394 LBJ is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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