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V556 GDL

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,423 mi
Last recorded108,423 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 GDL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,423 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear inner wheel arches and inner sills starting to corrode

engine mounts slightly worn

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 106,914 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within a prescribed area at this time (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,615 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within a prescribed area at this time (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,320 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle bushes starting to perish

Fail 8 Sep 2020 93,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 175/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank to joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 87,819 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 87,819 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,610 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall due to heavily perished. 175/60x14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,768 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear axle / suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2016 79,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface corrosion to rear axle / suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 79,229 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,502 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,825 miles

both rear arm bushes starting to detoriate

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,599 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,616 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,983 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 28,675 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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V556 GDL is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V556 GDL, 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 V556 GDL registered?

V556 GDL is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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