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W244 RCU

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,861 mi
Last recorded63,861 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 60,267 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,405 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 54,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,745 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,027 miles

N/S rear light cluster broken

Fail 27 Sep 2010 45,988 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

N/S rear light cluster broken

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,831 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 36,212 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,671 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,833 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyre valve dust covers missing

near side rear light lense damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2005 18,665 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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W244 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W244 RCU, 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 W244 RCU registered?

W244 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W244 RCU safe to buy?

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