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V318 GBV

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,481 mi
Last recorded124,481 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 GBV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 124,481 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 124,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 115,741 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

general chassis corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2012 115,737 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front engine/gearbox mount bolt loose

general chassis corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2011 106,217 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear axel bushes slightly cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2011 106,186 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear axel bushes slightly cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 91,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,480 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 77,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,451 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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V318 GBV is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V318 GBV, 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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V318 GBV is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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