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W378 OBU

2000 Mazda Demio

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,504 mi
Last recorded77,504 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 OBU
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,504 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside/nearside rear suspension bushes corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside/nearside rear suspension bushes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,730 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,675 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,050 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,574 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 43,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,641 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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W378 OBU is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W378 OBU, 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 W378 OBU registered?

W378 OBU is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W378 OBU safe to buy?

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