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W229 CUB

2000 Mazda Demio

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 CUB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 123,099 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 123,099 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 114,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,714 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 100,714 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,291 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 94,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,019 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,657 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 79,655 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 71,617 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,852 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,514 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W229 CUB is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W229 CUB, 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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W229 CUB is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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