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V959 FRN

1999 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,222 mi
Last recorded68,222 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV959 FRN
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,222 miles

Front Windscreen starting to delaminate.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streak, smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside wiper arm worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 68,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen starting to delaminate.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streak, smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside wiper arm worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,122 miles

Hand brake free travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judder / smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper arm worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 64,122 miles

Hand brake free travel.

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle doesn't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judder / smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper arm worn

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle doesn't release under load. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 60,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 59,494 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,881 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 55,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,677 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 53,677 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe corroded/leaking (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,703 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 45,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,970 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,970 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,815 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,620 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,767 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,423 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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V959 FRN is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 V959 FRN, 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 V959 FRN registered?

V959 FRN is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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