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T947 LGT

1999 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

141,861 mi
Last recorded141,861 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 LGT
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2012 141,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

noise os front wheel

Pass 5 Aug 2011 139,522 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 139,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 139,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s front tyre air slightly low

Pass 19 Feb 2010 127,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

hand brake travel

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r reflector damaged

o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/rtyre side wall cracking & worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2010 127,516 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

hand brake travel

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/r reflector damaged

o/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/rtyre side wall cracking & worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 106,292 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 106,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 106,281 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2007 96,309 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 96,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 26 May 2006 84,997 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 26 May 2006 84,997 miles

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2005 76,086 miles

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

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

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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T947 LGT is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 T947 LGT, 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 T947 LGT registered?

T947 LGT is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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