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T789 PCA

1999 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,373 mi
Last recorded101,373 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 PCA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,373 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal antislip worn

front cross member under radiator and offside rear chassis corroding

offside rear lamp assembly loose

surface corrosion at rear inner sills and underbody rear mechanical components

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside front missing )

Fail 24 Feb 2014 101,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal antislip worn

coolant header tank damaged

front cross member under radiator and offside rear chassis corroding

offside rear lamp assembly loose

offside wiper blade deteriorating

surface corrosion at rear inner sills and underbody rear mechanical components

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside front missing )

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,886 miles

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

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

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

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

offside reverse light not working.

wheel hub caps fitted, nearside front missing.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 91,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

offside reverse light not working.

wheel hub caps fitted, nearside front missing.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

all engine fluid levels/pressures low topped up.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 83,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

all engine fluid levels/pressures low topped up.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,277 miles

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

clutch pedal antislip worn

n/s headlamp mounts damaged

o/s drive shaft/cv noise noted

outer edges wearing at both front tyres

poor pattern at o/s headlamp and aim on lower limit

rear axle main support mounts deteriorating

surface corrosion at rear axle

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch pedal antislip worn

n/s headlamp mounts damaged

n/s reverse lamp inoperative

o/s drive shaft/cv noise noted

outer edges wearing at both front tyres

poor pattern at o/s headlamp and aim on lower limit

rear axle main support mounts deteriorating

surface corrosion at rear axle

tyre preesures low

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,271 miles

front tyres low tread, edge wear and cracking within tread area

slight uneven readungs at rear brakes

Fail 8 Mar 2010 63,271 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres low tread, edge wear and cracking within tread area

slight uneven readungs at rear brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,323 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

brake fluid level mid max/min

slight deterioration at rear axle main support mounts

slight edge wear at n/s front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,796 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 37,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,169 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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T789 PCA is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T789 PCA, 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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T789 PCA is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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