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V503 PHP

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,476 mi
Last recorded77,476 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 PHP
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 77,476 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking and perished

both friont antiroll bar bushes perished

both front cv boots deteriated

both outer sills corroded at rear

exhaust system in general is coroded

front to rear brake pipes coroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Fail 2 May 2017 77,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres cracking and perished

both friont antiroll bar bushes perished

both front cv boots deteriated

both outer sills corroded at rear

exhaust system in general is coroded

front to rear brake pipes coroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 4 May 2016 76,221 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriated

exhaust system in general is coroded

rear axle coroded

Pass 6 May 2015 75,016 miles

exhaust rear support bracket corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 6 May 2014 73,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes seperating

exhaust system in general is coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 7 May 2013 72,041 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 72,041 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 69,744 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 69,744 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,309 miles

Both rear axle bushes started to split

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in Offside front track rod end

Slight water damage to rear number plate

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 May 2011 68,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both rear axle bushes started to split

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in Offside front track rod end

Slight water damage to rear number plate

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2010 66,722 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 66,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front outer cv boots cracking

Both front tyres down to 2-3mm and slightly cracking

Both rear axle bushes slightly split

Both rear indicators slightly white

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 6 May 2009 64,162 miles

Both outer cv boots slightly perished

Centre and rear exhaust system corroded

Front anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 7 May 2008 62,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and Offside rear axle bushes started to crack

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking

Pass 7 May 2008 62,628 miles

Nearside and Offside rear axle bushes started to crack

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and cracking

Pass 2 May 2007 57,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 49,834 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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V503 PHP is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 66,328 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 V503 PHP, 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 26 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V503 PHP is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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