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W285 PGC

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,956 mi
Last recorded135,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 PGC
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,956 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all four tyres wearing low on inner edges

brake pedal rubber wearing

front join of exhaust deteriorating

rear axel beam has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2018 135,779 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis member with gear box mount attatched (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres wearing low on inner edges

front join of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2017 125,289 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber wearing

front cross member corroding

various components underneath vehicle starting to corrode

vehicle seems to lean to the offside possilbly due to suspension

Fail 5 Jul 2017 125,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle seems to lean to the offside possilbly due to suspension

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber wearing

various components underneath vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2016 121,224 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 114,548 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front corss member corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 114,546 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front corss member corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 105,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 102,381 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)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,824 miles

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

rear exaust box and centre section corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 91,222 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 91,222 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 57,708 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 57,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,163 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
Full Mazda Demio reliability report

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W285 PGC is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W285 PGC, 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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W285 PGC is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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