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V229 GSD

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,194 mi
Last recorded161,194 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 GSD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 161,194 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 161,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 159,614 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2008 157,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 157,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 156,244 miles

Front to rear brake pipes coroded under plastic cover, passenger side front

Pass 5 Jul 2006 153,059 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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V229 GSD is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V229 GSD, 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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What year was V229 GSD registered?

V229 GSD is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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