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V655 XCT

1999 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,048 mi
Last recorded76,048 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 XCT
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 76,048 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside washer jet poor

rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 71,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle parts of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember corroded

general corrosion to chassis, floor and rear suspension components

Fail 10 Dec 2024 71,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle parts of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember corroded

general corrosion to chassis, floor and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside wiper poor

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 67,811 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 66,497 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, offside rear cracks to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both rear inner inner sills and nearside rear outer sill

front crossmember corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 66,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, offside rear cracks to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to both rear inner inner sills and nearside rear outer sill

front crossmember corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to front cross member

Fail 16 Nov 2021 64,532 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

some corrosion to front cross member

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,391 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 62,351 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,995 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both shocks corroded

Nearside Front only one washer jet works but provides enough to clear screen

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both sides inner wheel arches look to have filler or some other covering unable to corrosion inspect fully

co failed first emissions test and took full catalyst test to drop into spec

Fail 5 Jun 2019 58,995 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both shocks corroded

Nearside Front only one washer jet works but provides enough to clear screen

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear both sides inner wheel arches look to have filler or some other covering unable to corrosion inspect fully

co failed first emissions test and took full catalyst test to drop into spec

Pass 24 May 2018 56,248 miles

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer sills.

Pass 19 May 2017 55,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 55,303 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wing ( at rear of sill) (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wing (at rear of sill) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 54,009 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 54,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 52,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,191 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth and wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,086 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 51,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,033 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres perishing

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,407 miles

All tyres perishing

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

nearside fr4ont tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,714 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 38,714 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,103 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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V655 XCT is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V655 XCT, 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 V655 XCT registered?

V655 XCT is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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