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V254 AFE

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,217 mi
Last recorded108,217 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV254 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,217 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 108,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,592 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion at offside rear outer sill, inner sills and rear chassis

slight corrosion at front to rear/rear brake pipes

wear at brake and clutch pedal anti slips

Fail 4 Feb 2014 102,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion at offside rear outer sill, inner sills and rear chassis

edge wear at both front tyres

front exhaust heat sheild rattle

handbrake travel

slight corrosion at front to rear/rear brake pipes

suspect front brake pad wear

wear at both rear tyres @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

wear at brake and clutch pedal anti slips

wheel trims fitted to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,458 miles

both outer CV boots deteriorating

headlamp aims on lower limits

offside rear chassis and rear outer sills corroding

slight play at offsiode front lower ball joint and boot/cover deteriorating

wheel trims fitted at rear not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2013 90,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

headlamp aims on lower limits

Spare tyre defective

both outer CV boots deteriorating

offside rear chassis and rear outer sills corroding

sidewall/tread cracking at offside rear tyre

slight play at offsiode front lower ball joint and boot/cover deteriorating

wheel trims fitted at rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 73,802 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,035 miles

front discs

Fail 11 Jun 2010 55,035 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)

front discs

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,538 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,710 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,507 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,462 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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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V254 AFE is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V254 AFE, 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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V254 AFE is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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