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V290 KHB

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,737 mi
Last recorded89,737 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 KHB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 2 end fuel pipe surface corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 89,326 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,366 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 85,309 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,446 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 73,202 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 68,095 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,622 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

corrosion in various places

nail ion offside rear tyre

rear sub frame bushse worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,343 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to seperate

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2009 56,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear axle bushes starting to seperate

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,090 miles

damage on car

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre wall cracking

offside wiper split

Pass 27 Oct 2007 43,551 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,229 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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V290 KHB is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V290 KHB, 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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V290 KHB is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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