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V738 FLE

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

49,609 mi
Last recorded49,609 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 FLE
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 49,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,385 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 49,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2017 49,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,085 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 48,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside door mirror insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,349 miles

both track control arm bushes splitting

Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,349 miles

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

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

both track control arm bushes splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,910 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has started cracking between tread

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,799 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 45,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 42,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,890 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 37,889 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,373 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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V738 FLE is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V738 FLE, 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 V738 FLE registered?

V738 FLE is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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