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V424 GNU

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,817 mi
Last recorded102,817 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV424 GNU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,817 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 96,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre getting low on outer edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 96,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre getting low on outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,682 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,584 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 95,581 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,467 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 67,467 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,223 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 62,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,199 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 52,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,192 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,458 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,457 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,249 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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V424 GNU is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V424 GNU, 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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V424 GNU is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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