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V285 FFR

1999 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 FFR
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,938 miles

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

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

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,112 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 85,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,947 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,396 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,396 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,307 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 72,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 69,647 miles

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

both front and rear suspension showing corrosion

both rear beam axle bushes split

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r sill showing corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2010 69,612 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front and rear suspension showing corrosion

both rear beam axle bushes split

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r sill showing corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,589 miles

dent o/s/r door

o/s/r sill showing corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005
Fail 23 Sep 2005 45,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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V285 FFR is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V285 FFR, 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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What year was V285 FFR registered?

V285 FFR is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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