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1999 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,272 mi
Last recorded104,272 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 SEO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 104,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and 10 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 98,490 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 87,642 miles

Offside Rear Lower outer sill rusty

Offside Rear parking brake could be better

Fail 3 Jun 2021 87,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower outer sill rusty

Offside Rear parking brake could be better

Pass 5 Jun 2020 83,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,193 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,551 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 69,512 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 66,209 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,628 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,562 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,778 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,800 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,578 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 36,541 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 30,218 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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T448 SEO is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T448 SEO, 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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T448 SEO is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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