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V71 JKL

1999 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

164,557 mi
Last recorded164,557 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 JKL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 164,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 164,557 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 162,044 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front tyres worn on insides

Pass 12 Dec 2013 157,040 miles

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

advise handbrake travel

Fail 9 Dec 2013 157,036 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2012 152,460 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2012 152,458 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 146,711 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 146,704 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)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 141,706 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 141,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 137,367 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 137,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 132,615 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 132,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 4 Oct 2007 126,607 miles

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

engine oil dipstick missing

Fail 4 Oct 2007 126,607 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil dipstick missing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 119,237 miles

Refer to original advisory notice 162159096263 dated 26/10/2006.

Fail 26 Oct 2006 119,237 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine dip stick missing

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2005 112,307 miles

original advisory notice 16213050391 dated october27th2005 refers

Fail 27 Oct 2005 112,307 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

both front tyres worn uneven on edges and close to limit.engine oil dipstick missing.

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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V71 JKL is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V71 JKL, 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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V71 JKL is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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