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V240 FRA

1999 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,767 mi
Last recorded130,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 FRA
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 130,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 129,200 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 129,161 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 127,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 127,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,221 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 124,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,343 miles

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

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

corosion setting in at both outer sills

Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 13,986 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 13,942 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated servo hose collapsed (1.1.3 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,416 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

light cracks on servo hose

Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,426 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,339 miles

minimum clearance at n/s/r wheel

Fail 15 Aug 2015 100,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,571 miles

O/S/F Brake binding.

Tempory fuel cap fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,864 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 75,809 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,368 miles

Battery insecure.

Metal fuel pipe coroded under car area.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,563 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 53,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner sills and chassis corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner sills and chassis corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2009 50,696 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,696 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,726 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2008 44,726 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,905 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 33,865 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,386 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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V240 FRA is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 V240 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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V240 FRA is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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