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W381 RFS

2000 Mazda Demio

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,347 mi
Last recorded69,347 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 RFS
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 69,347 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside rear tyre perished close to excessive

Fail 14 May 2013 69,344 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear chassis rails corroded

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside door mirror missing

Nearside front tyre worn on egdes

Offside rear tyre perished close to excessive

Pass 16 May 2012 67,235 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

corrosion to front chassis crossmember

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre badly perished and worn low on edges tread not cut as deep advise replacement as soon as possible

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside rear fog lamp slightly loose

offside rear tyre badly perished advise replacement as soon as possible

Fail 15 May 2012 67,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

air bag light on

corrosion to front chassis crossmember

nearside door mirror missing

nearside front tyre badly perished and worn low on edges tread not cut as deep advise replacement as soon as possible

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread

offside rear fog lamp slightly loose

offside rear tyre badly perished advise replacement as soon as possible

Pass 9 May 2011 65,354 miles

Air bag light flashing

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside rear tyre heavily perished & cracking close to excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,553 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 62,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CV gaiters perished

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear tyre perished

Steel brake pipes to rear flexy hoses close to excessively corroded

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Underside rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,482 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,590 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 51,193 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 42,611 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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W381 RFS is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W381 RFS, 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 W381 RFS registered?

W381 RFS is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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