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V228 FGH

1999 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,076 mi
Last recorded96,076 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV228 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip worn

corrosion underneath on some components

offside rear inner sill area corroded

rear suspension arms front bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2019 96,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underneath on some components

offside rear inner sill area corroded

rear suspension arms front bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,595 miles

Boot floor pan slightly corroded due to carpet being wet

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 93,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in white (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Boot floor pan slightly corroded due to carpet being wet

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,754 miles

ns washer poor

nsr inner cill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,243 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,229 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,581 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 84,581 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,892 miles

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

rust to rear chassis

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,623 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,469 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,194 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,639 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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V228 FGH is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V228 FGH, 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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V228 FGH is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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