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V891 KBO

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 KBO
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 72,678 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 68,267 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 68,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 116,746 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 116,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,602 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 108,601 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 95,755 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,976 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,871 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,463 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 35,019 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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V891 KBO is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V891 KBO, 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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V891 KBO is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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