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T961 KGF

1999 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,360 mi
Last recorded102,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 KGF
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 102,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 102,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 95,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,881 miles

Front engine mounting area corroded

Rear corrosion in area of axle and mounting plates and underbody

Fail 21 Oct 2022 92,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front engine mounting area corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion in area of axle and mounting plates and underbody

rattle inside catalytic converter

Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

front springs are corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 85,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

front springs are corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,641 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 76,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,199 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,305 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 52,950 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,905 miles

Oil leak

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre (cords not exposed)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,625 miles

Rear axle beam bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,292 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,331 miles

handbrake cable support rubbers on axle slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,379 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges--Getting Close To Legal Limit

Both Rear Tyres Perishing O/S Getting Close To Legal Limit--N/S Only Just Legal--RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT

Exhaust Corroding

Front Brake Pads Very Low--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Slight Corrosion Rear Axle

Travel Handbrake

Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,854 miles

anti roll bar end bushes perished.

exhaust corroding.

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing.

slight knock in steering.

Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,760 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2007 31,889 miles

exhaust is corroding.

front brake pads seem low.

all anti roll bar mountand end bushes perrishing and splitting.

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

both front wipers smearing slightly.

both rear drop plates slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,678 miles

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

front brake pads low,discs slightly worn

handbrake travel

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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T961 KGF is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T961 KGF, 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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T961 KGF is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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