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W228 RGJ

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,248 mi
Last recorded58,248 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 RGJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 58,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 57,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 57,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 56,377 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 54,666 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 53,935 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 53,351 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 52,546 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 51,500 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 51,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 49,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 47,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 45,301 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 38,173 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 33,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,761 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 29,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,847 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 22,584 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,525 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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W228 RGJ is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Demio models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 66,328 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 W228 RGJ, 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 26 years old, this Mazda Demio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W228 RGJ registered?

W228 RGJ is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W228 RGJ safe to buy?

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