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V740 ESS

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,906 mi
Last recorded92,906 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 ESS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 92,906 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 92,902 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,161 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 83,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,532 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,332 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Fail 11 Aug 2008 50,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 18,552 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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V740 ESS is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V740 ESS, 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 V740 ESS registered?

V740 ESS is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V740 ESS safe to buy?

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