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V949 DTD

1999 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,337 mi
Last recorded86,337 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 DTD
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 86,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s o/s rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front tyres cracking

under body fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2025 86,302 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s o/s rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front tyres cracking

under body fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,912 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 78,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,728 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,997 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2021 69,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,346 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,319 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 60,302 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,526 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,234 miles

Exhaust baffles loose/rattling in centre silencer.

Nearside Front cross member by engine mounting cradle showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front slight brake bind felt with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,958 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 32,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,202 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,123 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 28,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,333 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 25,500 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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V949 DTD is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V949 DTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V949 DTD registered?

V949 DTD is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 October 1999.

Is V949 DTD safe to buy?

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