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V898 OKL

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 OKL
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 67,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 62,785 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 55,596 miles

inner and outer sills starting to corrod

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 May 2017 55,595 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

inner and outer sills starting to corrod

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,924 miles

N/s/f tyre is perished and cracked

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

O/s/r tyre is perished and cracked

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear fuel pipe has corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2016 53,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

N/s/f tyre is perished and cracked

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

O/s/r tyre is perished and cracked

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear fuel pipe has corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2015 45,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,640 miles

chip in front screen

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,297 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 34,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,859 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,449 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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V898 OKL is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V898 OKL, 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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V898 OKL is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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