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W238 RGJ

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,423 mi
Last recorded93,423 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 RGJ
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,423 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 93,423 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 88,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,539 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,321 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,597 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 44,881 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,054 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,619 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,646 miles

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

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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W238 RGJ is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W238 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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W238 RGJ is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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