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V165 GCJ

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 GCJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 102,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm pin/bush worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Trailing arm pin/bush worn, not resulting in excessive movement

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle and suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 93,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 93,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,705 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 86,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 79,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,328 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rera inner sills & both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 72,323 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rera inner sills & both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,938 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs & both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion starting.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 59,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corrosion starting.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 58,021 miles

CORROSION STARTING IN OSR CHASSIS

Fail 1 Sep 2016 58,021 miles

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

CORROSION STARTING IN OSR CHASSIS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,568 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion just starting in osr chassis, also nsr outer sill.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,736 miles

corrosion starting in nsr outer sill.

osr tyre getting perished in treads.

some suspension rubbers and covers deteriorating(perishing).

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,035 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,962 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 46,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,020 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer treads.

nsf wiper blade worn.

slight movement in steering rack.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,183 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,303 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres wearing heavy on outer edges

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,632 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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V165 GCJ is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 66,328 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 V165 GCJ, 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 26 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V165 GCJ is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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