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V969 DCG

1999 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Demio70,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV969 DCG
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 104,006 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

both n/s and o/s rear axle bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

bottom edge of tailgate corroded

front crossmember corroded

minor exhaust leak from center of system

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

o/s raer chassis corrorded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 103,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

both n/s and o/s rear axle bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

bottom edge of tailgate corroded

front crossmember corroded

minor exhaust leak from center of system

n/s/f tyre tread low on outer edge

o/s raer chassis corrorded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,133 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,504 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 91,504 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,636 miles

Slight corrosion in O/S/R chassis outside area

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,561 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 76,697 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,697 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,865 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 70,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,344 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 57,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,357 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 52,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s headlight out of alignment - possible cause for low aim?.

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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V969 DCG is a 1999 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V969 DCG, 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 V969 DCG registered?

V969 DCG is a 1999 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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