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V243 FSM

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,136 mi
Last recorded81,136 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 FSM
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,136 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,806 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 75,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,915 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,449 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 60,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 56,938 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv n/s rear axle rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,938 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv n/s rear axle rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,974 miles

undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 43,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

N/S/R TYRE MISSAPED

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,339 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 32,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,975 miles

ADVISE ON BOTH REAR FRONT AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 27,078 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 27,005 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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V243 FSM is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V243 FSM, 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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V243 FSM is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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