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V552 HHY

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,652 mi
Last recorded120,652 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 HHY
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 117,728 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 117,728 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,606 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,622 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 81,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 75,083 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 75,009 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,630 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking around tread but not deep enough to reach internal ply

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,261 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 68,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,769 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 50,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 41,485 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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V552 HHY is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HHY, 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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What year was V552 HHY registered?

V552 HHY is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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