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W388 JRB

2000 Mazda Demio

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,136 mi
Last recorded106,136 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mazda Demio66,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelDemio
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 106,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 106,136 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,765 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,169 miles

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

Exhaust corroded in places

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

Handbrake travel

Underside corrosion in places

Various rubber bushes cracking

Various rubber gators cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2017 92,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust corroded in places

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

Handbrake travel

Underside corrosion in places

Various rubber bushes cracking

Various rubber gators cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,892 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 87,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,554 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,127 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 51,494 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 43,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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W388 JRB is a 2000 Mazda Demio in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W388 JRB, 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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W388 JRB is a 2000 Mazda Demio, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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