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V525 LAT

1999 Mazda Demio

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,401 mi
Last recorded141,401 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 LAT
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 141,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at axle mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor ,seat mounting (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member corroded at engine cradle front mounting point (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor , seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

center cross member surface corroded at fuel tank mounting points

n/s front door corroded at bottom corner

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 131,437 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 131,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2015 116,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 102,504 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 102,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 89,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,465 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 64,260 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,362 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,525 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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V525 LAT is a 1999 Mazda Demio in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V525 LAT, 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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V525 LAT is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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