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V603 FHC

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,540 mi
Last recorded98,540 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 FHC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 95,786 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 95,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 15 Apr 2019 82,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,023 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,093 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes started to perish.

Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,138 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,233 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,368 miles

both front tyres getting low.

small chip in o/s part of screen.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,306 miles

small chip in o/s part of screen.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,155 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,377 miles

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

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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V603 FHC is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V603 FHC, 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 V603 FHC registered?

V603 FHC is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V603 FHC safe to buy?

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