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V237 FRA

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,490 mi
Last recorded108,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 FRA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 108,490 miles

front wiper blades just servicable

rear no plate deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2012 108,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades just servicable

rear no plate deteriorated

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2011 103,265 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 103,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2010 96,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

o/s rear tyre perished

rear number plate starting to fade

slight wear / noise in steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2010 96,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

o/s rear tyre perished

rear number plate starting to fade

slight wear / noise in steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,348 miles

both front cv boots slightly deteriorated

front and rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,351 miles

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

both front cv boots perishing slightly

both front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

rear number plate slightly faded

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,197 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,390 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 49,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2005 41,100 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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V237 FRA is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V237 FRA, 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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V237 FRA is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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