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V552 FGV

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,319 mi
Last recorded123,319 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 FGV
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,319 miles

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

Bonnet safety catch and internal lever sticky

Both front seat belts twisted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear reflectors not symmetrically positioned

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 123,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet safety catch and internal lever sticky

Both front seat belts twisted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Rear reflectors not symmetrically positioned

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 116,032 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside front tyres shoulders wearing thin.

bothside rear brake hose ferrules very .corroded.

nearside front c.v gaiter badly perished, should replace.

nearside rear tyre outer wall lightly perishing.

offside front c.v gaiter badly perished, should replace.

offside front steering rack inner ball jiont play.

offside rear chassi rail very corroded.

offside rear wheel bearing ,rough.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 109,325 miles

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

o/s/r chassis corroded near tow bar mount

Fail 10 Mar 2011 109,324 miles

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

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

o/s/r chassis corroded near tow bar mount

Pass 19 Mar 2010 103,964 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 103,946 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,925 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 95,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 86,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,604 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 74,604 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,757 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,972 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 58,972 miles

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

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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V552 FGV is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V552 FGV, 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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V552 FGV is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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