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W356 PDS

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,103 mi
Last recorded128,103 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 PDS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 128,103 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front section of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 128,083 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front section of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 123,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 123,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 119,253 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked but not to cord

Fail 26 Jan 2010 119,251 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked but not to cord

Pass 27 Jan 2009 105,342 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 105,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 99,918 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2007 99,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 91,820 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 91,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper insecure

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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W356 PDS is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W356 PDS, 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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W356 PDS is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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